Age discrimination isn’t always as obvious as you may assume. For instance, it’s clear that discrimination is happening if a young person and an older worker both come in for an interview, but the company then tells the older worker he or she is too old for the job and hires the younger worker. However, …
Most Minnesota workers are subject to the federal government’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as opposed to the state one. This is because most Minnesota businesses engage in interstate commerce. As such, they are required to pay their employees one and a half times their regular rate of pay provided that they work in excess …
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There are many forms of wrongful termination, all of which can lead to a situation in which you no longer have a job. Many people overlook the fact that breach of contract is one of the most common types of wrongful termination. Here are some of the many questions to answer if you have reason …
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As a marriage counselor, you enjoy every aspect of your job and hope that you can provide a high level of service well into the future. Unfortunately, you never know if something bad could happen down the road, such as a license suspension. If you find yourself in this position, it goes without saying that …
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If there’s one thing that Minnesota legislators appear to enjoy relaying to the public, it’s about how focused on being transparent they are, especially as it relates to being selective in spending taxpayer dollars. A recent investigation shows that they aren’t forthright with everything, though. Researchers found that they appear to collectively and intentionally sweep …
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When an employee has many years of experience in his or her field of work, he or she will charge a premium for his or her services, and demand a much higher salary than a freshly graduated worker. It is expected in almost all industries that a more experienced, and therefore, an older worker, is …
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There are a number of reasons your license to practice veterinary medicine may be suspended. While it may have occurred because you failed to renew your license in time or to prove that you’d met the necessary continuing education, it might have also happened because you engaged in malpractice or committed a crime. Depending on …
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Minnesota has traditionally had fairly strong wage and hour laws when compared to some other states. For instance, they specifically mandate how often an employee must be paid and how those payments may be made. Under present state laws, employees must be paid at least every 31 days (or once per month). Of course, your …
As a physical therapist, you enjoy your job. From the people you meet to the ability to help others, everything about your career puts a smile on your face. While many physical therapists know exactly what they should and shouldn’t be doing in a professional setting, others can lose sight of what is required of …
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Many people soon find that their employment agreement is much more complicated than they thought. For example, if an employment relationship comes to an end, your company may offer you a severance agreement. If you receive any type of offer, it’s important that you understand what it entails. For example, an employer may ask you …
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