I was hired as a GM trainee for a landscape company. Written offer included: - Base salary - $500 monthly insurance - $400 monthly gas allowance - Company vehicle for personal/business use - Verbal promise of 30% equity

In September, I delivered $35K profit (company record). October: $15K profit (second-highest ever). Instead of the promised equity, they gave me a phantom equity contract.

November 20th: They suddenly announced: - 80% cut to my base salary - Cancellation of promised raises - Must subcontract all 200 winter accounts at 75% revenue (making it impossible to cover overhead/salary) - Still hadn't received any promised benefits except base pay

When my biweekly pay didn't come, they said they're only paying 2 weeks of November at the reduced rate ($500/month). When I said I couldn't afford to even commute at that pay, they demanded the company vehicle back and claimed I "quit."

Questions: 1. Do I have grounds for a lawsuit given the breach of contract? 2. Can they deny unemployment by claiming I quit? 3. What evidence should I gather? 4. Should I get a labor attorney?

I have the original offer letter, emails, and text messages documenting everything. What kind of lawyer takes these cases and how much can I expect as far as cost ? ```