BRIEFLY

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

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...

Unpaid Interns Mounting Class Action Wage and Hour Lawsuits

The most recent in a string of such lawsuits, a former Marc Jacobs intern has initiated a class action lawsuit against the fashion...

Failure to Treat Exotic Dancers as Employees a Liability

Historically, owners and managers of strip clubs have adhered to a business model that classifies exotic dancers (often called...