Quick background on my situation in Ohio — any input appreciated.
wrongfully accused of misconduct. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 1 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues just saying.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level supposedly, the FMLA. Your state may provide additional protections.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
You could try handling it yourself but honestly a lawyer speeds things up 10x.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.
Following this thread — I could have written this post myself. Same exact problem.
This is a great example of why reading the terms of service matters. I know it's tedious, but at minimum, check: (1) arbitration clauses, (2) liability limitations, (3) auto-renewal provisions, (4) cancellation procedures, and (5) class action waivers. These 5 sections tell you most of what you need to know.
For anyone dealing with unpaid wages: check if your state allows you to recover attorney's fees. In California, successful wage claims get fees automatically, which makes attorneys more willing to take smaller cases.