Labor & Employment Law

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...

Here at Madia Law, 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...

Image: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244475 The short answer is: NO.  Your employer cannot fire you if you are pregnant. And, to that end, in Minnesota your employer also cannot place you on an...

First of all – if you’ve just been terminated or laid off from your job and you’re looking for answers – we’re sorry that you’re going through this experience. In...

What if my employer lied to me or made false statements to get me to take a job? If you relied on your employer’s representations and either moved somewhere within...

How long do I have to file a claim of employment discrimination You must act quickly to protect your rights for employment claims. In Minnesota, you only have one year...

Recently, the state of Wisconsin passed a bill by special assembly that critically limits collective bargaining rights for most workers in the public sector.  It appears that the dispute between...