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Can I Sue for Wrongful Termination?

Although Minnesota law does not recognize a legal claim for "wrongful termination," there are many circumstances where a termination may be unlawful and, therefore, the basis of a legal claim.

Returning to Work After a St. Louis Workplace Injury

Here are 5 tips to follow when returning to work after a workplace injury.

Why Whistleblowers are Often Former or Current Employees

If you know a business or organization is acting illegally, and it’s something that’s not generally known, that may be the basis for you to act as a whistleblower, which affords you certain legal protections and rights. That information can’t be known among the public and would normally be considered confidential at the organization. As a result, it’s known by only a handful of employees, perhaps including some who have left to work elsewhere.

Hazards Faced By St. Louis Hospital Employees

No matter what job you work, you need to take the necessary steps to keep yourself safe. To do this, you need to understand the hazards of your career and do whatever you can to avoid them. If you are a hospital worker, this list is a great start.

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The Supreme Court Alters the Landscape on Collection of Union Agency Fees

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision declares agency fees collected from employees who are not members of the union unconstitutional.

Receiving Workers Compensation for Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are often incredibly painful, hard to treat, and have drastic long-term consequences.

Q&A: Answering Your Questions about Overtime Pay

Overtime is confusing. Sometimes you’re eligible and sometimes you’re not. Meanwhile, no one seems to know what rights the employer has and what rights you have. More than ever, questions are floating around about overtime wages so keep reading to get those questions answered.

10 Questions to Ask When Your Employer is Breaking the Law

Employment lawyers see it often when employees jump to the conclusion that their employers have broken the law and should be sued. The best way to explore whether or not you have an actual lawsuit on your hands is ask these ten questions.

13 Reasons to Sue Your Employer

Employees sue employers for many different situations. Trying to share all the reasons to sue your employer feels like an impossibility. This is neither a complete nor exhaustive list of the types of lawsuits employees file. Regardless, here’s a list of these common reasons to sue your employer.

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