Instead of paying me overtime pay my employer will mark it on a day they give me off, does this violate MN Labor Laws?

Federal and Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Acts have many exemptions, and it is possible you are not a covered employee. However, if you are...

My old boss is holding my last paycheck due to "Bills" i have with him. he has no proof of said "Bills" in writing. can he?

Your employer may be violating a separate provision of the wage laws - Minnesota Statutes 181.79 prohibit an employer from withholding wages for...

What do I do when I know fellow managers are changing time keeping for staff to avoid OT? Contacted HR once already.

Federal and Minnesota laws have strict overtime and timekeeping requirements. If managers are manipulating these records, they are exposing the...

MN employment laws, employee's rights while on disability leave

The answer to your question depends on a lot of factors, including the size of your company and what you mean when you say "disability." It also...

What action can I take against former employer who has yet to pay me my wages

If the employer is based in Minnesota, the employer has an obligation to pay wages within a certain period after termination. If the employer does...

Although it may depend on the reason your employer is withholding your wages, generally an employer can only withhold wages if you have given it...

Can a plant manager force people to work 7 days a week?

As with most legal questions, the answer begins with "it depends." There are federal statutes (Family Medical Leave Act, for instance) that...

Terminated for worker's comp claim?

Unless you have an employment contract, in Minnesota, an employer does not need a reason to terminate your employment relationship. However, an...