Yes, unless there is an unlawful reason for the discrepancy in pay (e.g. race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, or disability).

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answered on Aug 15, 2023

In Minnesota, employers generally cannot deduct money from an employee's wages to cover cash shortages unless the employee willingly agrees in writing and the deduction doesn't bring their wages below the minimum wage. It's important to know that employers must follow state labor... View More

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In Minnesota, as in many states, employers are generally required to provide certain accommodations for employees' health needs. If a doctor has provided a note stating that an employee is unable to work due to illness and dehydration, the employer should generally respect the medical advice... View More

You signed a contract stating you would give it back each year. It is perfectly legal for your past employer to request you give back your company phone even though they didn’t ask for it back in the past. They were being nice before because you were an employee, now you are not.

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answered on Jul 18, 2023

In Minnesota, employers are generally required to follow state and federal laws when it comes to pay and deductions. These laws ensure that workers are treated fairly and that employers can't just grab money out of your pocket without a good reason.

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Perhaps, you need to consult with an ADA attorney.

Difficult situation. Usually if you work even an hour a day, the employer cannot deduct, but many wage laws allow a deduction from a salaried worker's pay if they miss an entire day. It does not seem right if you are also working 40+ hours a week. That is full time. This case arises under... View More

Employers often have rules regarding work that fall between legal, unfair and illegal. The kind of rule you are describing is one of those. If you were fired because you took a legally protected absence (illness, physical disability, crime victim or religious) and failed to provide a replacement... View More

An employer can have geographical requirements for its employees. Yes, even for remote employees.

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answered on Mar 15, 2023

If you are no longer employed by the haunted house and you did not sign any agreement that allows them to use your image or likeness, you may be able to take action to stop them from using your pictures and videos. Here are some steps you can take:

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This is not a criminal law issue. I'm not sure that suing your manager would be particularly beneficial unless your manager has deep pockets. I suggest that you report the manager to his higher ups and allow them to address the issue internally.

Hi! You may need to reword your question. Do you owe unemployment taxes? Did you take out unemployment and now owe money back for over payment? There are a few ways to interpret what you are saying.

This is really more of an employment law question rather than a criminal law question. I’d suggest answering the question in that forum. But I don’t believe that there would be anything illegal about using your maiden name.

Yes. There are no laws that require employers to offer benefits such as PTO, so if your employer chooses to offer it, they can require you use it if you will miss work.

Minnesota is an at-will employment state, meaning you or your employer can terminate the relationship at any time and for any reason. Thus, even if nothing was improper about how you found the money, your employer can still choose to terminate you for this reason (or no reason) at any time.

The charge of selling alcohol to an underage customer is a gross misdemeanor. Law enforcement performs these types of sting operations all the time. You are presumed innocent and cannot be found guilty unless you are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You are entitled to an attorney and... View More

More information is needed here, as the answer to your question will depend on the language in the contract your employer wants you to sign. You should consult a Minnesota contract attorney for a review of the specific terms in the proposed contract.

More information is needed to answer your question. In some cases, the Family Medical Leave Act and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as state laws, can provide you with job protection for missing work due to a serious medical issue. You should contact an employment law attorney in... View More

You should make your parents aware of this matter and if they choose, they can call me to discuss your options. Another avenue is to have your parents contact the MN Department of Labor and Industry's wage and hour division. Hope that helps. leliilaw.com

In order to enforce a repayment obligation provision in a contract, the company must first prove that a contract exists. If you are saying you did not sign a contract, and they cannot provide a signed copy, the company will have a difficult time proving that.