Employment Law

While no one should have to endure unjust treatment at work, similar concerns continue to affect the well-being and lives of far too many individuals. Workplace discrimination is an issue that could occur in any work environment, and the presence of such behavior...

There are certain circumstances that come up that may require one to take medical leave from their job in Minnesota. Fortunately, the state provides guidelines for employers to ensure that employees can take that leave when necessary. Employees can benefit from...

Employees in Minnesota and other states should feel comfortable at work, which means not having to worry about being wrongfully terminated. While at-will employment means that an employer can fire an employee for any reason, there are some exclusions to that law....

Many Minnesota workers deal with stress while working. It’s not uncommon for people to worry about their job performance, their earning potential, and other work issues. But no one should have to deal with discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination can damage...

Things to Think About When Designing a Non-Compete Agreement Non-compete clauses are mainly used in companies where their employees are highly trained in specific areas. These are often high-tech companies where a disgruntled employee can take all of their contacts with them. It may be also used to save company secrets. However, most of the time, these clauses are put…

You’ve landed your dream job, and you could not be more excited. You want to believe the company behaves ethically and legally. Most will behave legally and ethically, but not all. That is why it is so important that you understand the employment laws in your state. Understanding your rights will allow you to make sure they are not violated.…

Employers aren’t always fair. Ninety-nine percent of the time, they want you to walk the line of compliance and strict adherence to the rules or face demerits and unemployment, but sometimes that position of power is abused. Sometimes you may find yourself being punished for following the rules in a way that your employer decides they didn’t like. This practice of…

Minnesota Employee Rights Lawyer As an employee (or an employer with employees), it is important to know what rights you (and your employees) have. If you are an employee, you have a right to talk to a lawyer if you feel like your rights are being violated. If you are an employer with employees, you need to make sure that…

As any working professional can tell you, every employer is different. Some companies have a culture of consideration and care, where every policy is carefully balanced with both the law and employee convenience. Unfortunately, these gems are few and far between. All too often, you can wind up with an employer who sees you as little more than an HR…

Minnesota Employment Law Attorneys Losing your job can be devastating. Since most people live paycheck to paycheck, even missing a day or two can feel like a setback. Not knowing when you are going back to work can be a hard blow. Because of this, many companies offer a severance package. Usually, this includes money to compensate you for losing…