Most Minnesota workers are subject to the federal government's Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as opposed to the state one. This is because most Minnesota businesses engage in interstate commerce. As such, they are required to pay their employees one and a half times...
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Things to know about wrongful termination and breach of contract
There are many forms of wrongful termination, all of which can lead to a situation in which you no longer have a job.Many people overlook the fact that breach of contract is one of the most common types of wrongful termination. Here are some of the many questions to...
Why might a marriage counselor lose their license?
As a marriage counselor, you enjoy every aspect of your job and hope that you can provide a high level of service well into the future.Unfortunately, you never know if something bad could happen down the road, such as a license suspension. If you find yourself in this...
Minnesota’s legislature doesn’t disclose employee discrimination
If there's one thing that Minnesota legislators appear to enjoy relaying to the public, it's about how focused on being transparent they are, especially as it relates to being selective in spending taxpayer dollars. A recent investigation shows that they aren't...
I lost my job: Do I have an age discrimination claim?
When an employee has many years of experience in his or her field of work, he or she will charge a premium for his or her services, and demand a much higher salary than a freshly graduated worker. It is expected in almost all industries that a more experienced, and...
How to get your suspended Minnesota veterinary license reinstated
There are a number of reasons your license to practice veterinary medicine may be suspended. While it may have occurred because you failed to renew your license in time or to prove that you'd met the necessary continuing education, it might have also happened because...
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