There are many legal claims that a wrongfully terminated employee might be able to pursue, but some of the most common among them are:
– Discrimination Claims
– Retaliation (or Reprisal) and Whistleblower Claims
– Breach of Contract Claims
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What We Know About the Current State of Covid-19 Legislation
As our country and our economy braced for impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide economic assistance for workers, families, and small businesses, and to preserve jobs. As key portions...
Masks are mandatory, now what?
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has issued a mask mandate that will impact businesses and individuals statewide. The Order, Emergency Executive Order 20-81, goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 24, and it has four main...
Don’t accept an accident settlement before gauging these factors
A car accident can leave you struggling to get by. If you're like most car wreck victims, then you're trying to find a way to deal with your physical pain and newfound limitations while your medical expenses continue to mount. You might also need extensive...
Music copyrights – how to keep it all straight
With our state opening up again and more and more people getting out to enjoy the lakes, restaurants, and all that summer in Minnesota has to offer, people are trying to get back to business as usual. Businesses in turn are creating their state-mandated plans to keep...
Establishing Custody and Parenting Time for Unwed Fathers
Establishing Custody and Parenting Time for Unwed Fathers
(1) a child’s physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and other needs, and the effect of the proposed arrangements on the child’s needs and development;
(2) any special medical, mental health, or educational needs that the child may have that may require special parenting arrangements or access to recommended services;
(3) the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient ability, age, and maturity to express an independent, reliable preference;
Passing down the “Stuff”
In any estate administration, one of the biggest “gray” areas is what to do with the physical, personal stuff. Is there monetary value? Maybe. Is there sentimental value? Probably. Are they the same thing? No. The following are some ideas to help navigate this...
Emergency Executive Order 20-54 Expands Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
Yesterday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued his much-anticipated Emergency Executive Order 20-56, “Safely Reopening Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency.” While this Order may have dominated the headlines, he...
Navigating the Waters of COVID-19 and Contracts
Navigating the Waters of COVID-19 and Contracts The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the urge to bust out of home-isolation and welcome all things spring is greater by the day. With spring and summer come lake days, family reunions, weddings,...
Are noncompete agreements legal for employees?
In Minnesota noncompete agreements are disfavored, but they are legal if they meet strict standards set by the courts. Before talking about those standards, it is important to define what a noncompete agreement is. A noncompete agreement (sometimes known as a...
