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If you believe that you are being asked to work in unsafe conditions by your employer, you may wonder what you can do to resolve the situation without potentially affecting your employment. In Minnesota, you have the right to bring these unsafe conditions to the...
While many states rely solely on the federal rules dictating employee breaks, Minnesota has its own state laws that go above and beyond federal law to provide workers with more opportunities for rest during their workdays. While it may not seem like much, it is more...
According to CBS Minnesota, some Twin Cities airport employees chose to utilize a hunger strike in order to negotiate higher wages from their employer this Thanksgiving holiday. Employees in various departments were involved in the strike, including luggage handlers,...
As an employee in Minnesota, you are entitled to certain rights when it comes to earning fair wages for your time and work. You should be aware of these labor standards and how they affect your ability to make a living. Here are some important things to keep in mind...
At-will employment means that your employer does not need a reason to fire you. However, if you suspect that your employment has been terminated out of retaliation for blowing the whistle or reporting issues, you can fight for compensation.There are certain reasons...
In unregulated work environments, it can be easy for certain groups or people to begin abusing their power. This is why it is common in some areas for jobs to be very labor-intensive without much pay, and for the people working those jobs to be confined to...
If you just got a job in Minneapolis, chances are you were asked to sign a non-compete agreement. What is a non-compete agreement? Simply put, this employment contract places restrictions on the type of work you may do after leaving your position at this company. Such...
According to the United States Department of Labor, American workers are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA was passed over 70 years ago. The federal law created a federal minimum wage and requires overtime pay if an employee exceeds 40 work hours per...
If you have been injured at work, odds are that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. At Neaton & Puklich, P.L.L.P., we have unfortunately witnessed what can happen when an employer tries to keep a worker from applying for those benefits. Such...
The rights of people employed in Minnesota are protected by several federal laws. These laws cover a variety of issues including prevention against workplace discrimination based upon age, gender, sexual preference, race and more. Additionally, basic provisions...