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?
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.
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.