In contract law, a non-compete agreement is a contract signed by one party to not enter into professional competition with another party. They are most often used by employers to prevent employees from opening their own business that is in direct competition to the employer. Some employers may require a...
Family Medical Leave Act
Generally, FMLA Leave is unpaid, but an employer can require employees use accrued vacation and sick leave to cover some or all of the FMLA Leave. The use of paid benefits and FMLA would run concurrently and would not extend the length of the leave. An employer may require an...
What to do if you are terminated from your job
Minnesota is an employment “at will” state. Minnesota is an employment "at will" state which means the employer can fire any employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal and the employee can quit for any reason. However, there are numerous reasons that a termination may...