BRIEFLY

Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.

How Do Employment Law Claims Differ at Small Businesses?

The laws regulating employer/employee relationships can differ depending on the type of employer in question. For example, a large,...

5 Steps You Can Take to Collect Your Unpaid Wages and Commissions in Minnesota

If you’re in a position where your employer isn’t paying you the wages or commissions that you’re due, I’m sorry. That’s frustrating,...

Commissioned Salespeople Have Rights in Minnesota.

Commissioned salesmen and saleswomen can’t be terminated without good cause and notice. If you’re a salesperson working on commission in...

Wal-Mart Sued for Failing to Pay Wages and Provide Breaks

Retail giant Wal-Mart is being sued by a group of former employee pharmacists who say they were required to work outside the stores but...

Lawsuits Highlight Problems with Classifying Workers as Non Employees

On March 11, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California handed down opinions in Cotter v. Lyft, Inc., and...