I'm dealing with a situation in Massachusetts and need some guidance.
supervisor making racist comments. I've been dealing with this for about 2 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.
What trips people up most is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.