Minnesota law says that an employer must allow each employee adequate time from work within each four consecutive hours of work to utilize the...

My job has told me for a month that I would be paid for 7 vacation days, still haven't seen it yet and I don't know what to do

The answer depends on whether or not they promised to pay the vacation to you. To prove that, you will need evidence of the promise (such as an...

Minnesota labor laws: if my employer has me working from 8am-4pm do I get paid for a 30 minute lunch?

Employers in Minnesota are not required to provide a paid lunch break. They must provide sufficient time to eat a meal during each 8 hour shift,...

My son was hired by a company who promised him work in Minnesota and within a very short time a company vehicle.

Minnesota does recognize claims for fraudulent inducement relating to employment. Other legal claims may also apply. Whether or not your son's...

How can I go upon taking this further if I have to.

Minnesota has a detailed drug and alcohol testing law called the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (MDATWA). If the employer...

Can they legally change my contract and pay me less?

There coudl be several issues here. First, if you have a contract that covers your pay arrangement, then changing your pay without your consent may...

Can I lose my job

It depends a bit on the nature of your brother's trial. There's a state law that says, "An employer must allow a victim or witness, who is...

Can my employer tell me if i do not sign new contract then I am choosing to quit.

There are a couple of issues here. First, you need to check your original contract to see what it says about the employer's right, if any, to...

Do I have any rights to return to or keep my job or am I kind of at their mercy so to speak?

Though you probably have no rights under the FMLA, you may have a right to a reasonable accommodation of your injury. This may include additional...

Does an employer have to release employee records if you are fired

I agree with attorneys Lewis & Larson and would like to add that if the records are located outside the state, the employer has 14 days to produce...