Help — worker Misclassification as Independent Contractor: Race Discrimination

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Started by startuplife_13 · Apr 14, 2025 · 1,450 views · 5 replies
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startuplife_13 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

severance offer seems low. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 3 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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case_dismissed_69_12

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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allison.m_2

So basically my buddy went through something identical.

The #1 mistake I see here is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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fine_print_reader_9

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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fine_print_reader_9

The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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nine_to_five_grind_23

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.