Being wrongfully terminated from your job is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling lost and uncertain about your future. However, it's important to remember that you have legal rights and options available to you. One crucial step towards seeking justice is finding the right Minnesota employment law attorney who can guide you through the legal process. Here are some key strategies to help you find the best attorney for your … [Read more...]
What Compensation is Available in a Minnesota Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?
If you are an employee in Minnesota who has been wrongfully terminated, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. First, it is important to understand the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful termination claim. The limitations period for such claims depends on the type of wrongdoing and the type of law under which the claim would arise. For example, under Minnesota law, an employee has one year from the date of a … [Read more...]
How Do I Win a Wrongful Termination Case in MN?
When determining whether you should pursue a wrongful termination case in Minnesota, you must first take a long hard look at why you believe you were fired. Minnesota employees in most situations are designated as “at-will” employees, which means that their employers can terminate them for any reason, so long as it is not illegal. So, even if the termination is illogical, unfair, or unethical, if the termination does not violate the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Employment Law- What’s Changed and What Hasn’t
More than half a year has passed since COVID 19 came to America and changed so much about our lives, and courts already have seen hundreds if not thousands of cases related to the disease. To date, however, while legislation has addressed things like paycheck protection, enhanced unemployment benefits, and COVID-related time off, courts have issued only a few rulings on some of the most important employment law issues raised by the disease. … [Read more...]
Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Present Challenges for Employees of Religious Organizations
The Supreme Court has decided several cases this year affecting the rights of employees. Earlier in the summer, we wrote about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision extending federal employment protections to LGBTQ individuals. Several subsequent Supreme Court decisions have impacted the rights of employees of religious organizations. Health Care Requirements for Religious Employers In Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. … [Read more...]