Labor & Employment Law

Facing unfair treatment at work can be stressful, but you’re not without protection. Federal and state laws exist to safeguard employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, gender,...

Unfair treatment at work can chip away at your confidence, mental well-being, and long-term career growth. Being overlooked for promotions, excluded from meetings, or disciplined after raising concerns is frustrating...

Being subjected to unfair treatment at work is not always obvious, and in certain instances, it crosses the line into the territory of being illegal. Some actions by employers or...

Yes, you can sue for age discrimination if you're 40 or older and have been treated unfairly because of your age. Both federal law (ADEA) and the Minnesota Human Rights...

Losing your job unexpectedly, especially when you feel you have done nothing wrong, can be overwhelming, frustrating, and deeply personal. Under federal law applicable in Minnesota and all states, not...

If you suspect you were treated unfairly at work due to personal characteristics such as race, gender, or disability, you may have the legal right to sue your employer for...

Verbal abuse at work often leads to lasting emotional trauma, damaged reputations, and career setbacks. At Madia Law, we’ve defended dozens of employees across Minnesota who faced hostile work environments...

Being fired usually damages one’s own personal confidence, reputation, and sense of justice, especially when the reason is unfair or unlawful. You often wonder what really happened, and whether your...

Feeling unsafe at work is never acceptable. If you’ve found yourself in a professional setting where someone’s words or actions made you feel violated, belittled, or powerless, you’re not overreacting…...

Leaving work at the end of a scheduled shift is a standard practice, yet many employees experience uncertainty. A common concern of many employees is: Can I be fired for...

You can sue a company for not paying you after a specific waiting period, which depends on your state’s wage laws. In most states, employees must first file a wage...

Being falsely accused at work can feel like a nightmare - threatening your reputation, career and financial stability. One moment, you’re fulfilling your responsibilities, and the next, you’re blindsided by...

Have you been fired from your job when you needed it the most in your tough time? If yes then you are not alone. Every day, many employees face the...

What is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination is when someone is fired or let go from their employment for an illegal reason. Minnesota is an “at-will” employment state, which means that...

Here at Madia Newville, a huge number of the clients we serve are people that have been injured while at work. In Minnesota, your employer must pay for your care...