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Archive for February, 2009

WARN Act: Employment Termination Notice

Icon Written by Attorney on February 28, 2009 – 7:30 pm

WARN Act
The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) requires employers under certain circumstances to provide 60 days notice prior to closing a plant, initiating mass layoffs, or taking action that results in employment termination for several people.
The act generally applies to employers with more than 100 employees, excluding part time employees or people [...]


Minnesota Overtime Lawyers: Fair Labor Standards Act

Icon Written by Attorney on February 25, 2009 – 12:36 pm

Most people are familiar with basic overtime laws - if you work more than 40 hours in one work week, you are entitled to pay of time-and-a-half for all hours exceeding 40.  People who work in management, professional, and other fields may be exempt from over time requirements.  Some employers will try to classify employees [...]


Minnesota Employment Attorneys: Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Icon Written by Attorney on February 23, 2009 – 7:25 pm

Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy itself can be an exciting, stressful, overwhelming experience.  It also creates added stress for working women who have to decide how to tell their employer they are expecting and coordinate maternity leave.  What happens when your employer is less than accommodating to your exciting news?
Federal law provides that an employer cannot discriminate against [...]


Minnesota Employment Lawyer: Can I Afford an Attorney?

Icon Written by Attorney on February 17, 2009 – 4:17 pm

Minnesota Employment Law: Legal Fees
Often times people are afraid to seek legal advice because they are not sure if they can afford a lawyer.  Legal fees can be significant, depending on the type and complexity of the case involved.  For people who have suffered employment discrimination or who have been wrongfully terminated, the fear of [...]