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Employee Vs Contractor
Minneapolis Employment Law Attorneys Maybe you’ve never thought about the difference between being an employee and being an independent contractor (also called a “consultant”). In many respects, there seems to be no difference at all. Often, independent contractors and employees work side-by-side at the same company, even doing the same or similar work. But there …
Delivery Drivers and Distributors
Delivery Drivers and Distributors Class Action Attorneys Halunen Law is currently investigating potential cases involving Delivery Drivers or Distributors who have experienced a breach of contract, wrongful termination or cancellation of their distributor agreement, independent contractor agreement or franchise agreement. The law firm is investigating whether distributors may have claims under franchise law in various states. …
Independent Contractor Misclassification
Independent Contractor Misclassification Lawyers Halunen Law is nationally recognized for litigation in misclassification cases. Many times employers classify workers as independent contractors, consultants, or vendors, even though the worker receives substantial direction and faces considerable control over the individual’s job assignments and performance. Such a worker, when subject to such company oversight, is entitled to …
Military Retaliation/Discrimination
What Are Your Job Rights as a Person Who Serves in the Military? People who serve in the Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard are protected from discrimination and retaliation by a federal law called the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). This generally means that public and private employers must …
FMLA Retaliation
Catastrophic injuries or severe health issues can be devastating to families, without the fear of losing their job adding to it. If you took leave or are trying to get Minnesota FMLA approved and your employer retaliates or interferes, you may have grounds for a claim. Our experienced team of attorneys understands that you need …
Employment Class Action Attorneys
Leveraging the Strength in Numbers When it comes to lawsuits, there is strength in numbers. In a class action, individuals or small groups can bring a claim on behalf of themselves and a class of people who have had similar experiences. Our lawyers bring employment class actions when an illegal company policy negatively impacts workers …
Minnesota Employment Contract Lawyers
Severance Negotiation & Employment Contract Lawyers Employment contracts are important legal arrangements that delineate conditions of an employee’s relationship with their employer – conditions that impact their careers, their livelihood, their families and their future. It is important to make sure these contracts are done properly, and to make sure that any problems that surface …
Whistleblower Retaliation Attorneys
If Your Employer Punishes You for Doing What’s Right, You Have Options The laws designed to protect the rights of American workers are only as effective as the ability of workers to exercise those rights. Unfortunately, many employers threaten the livelihoods and reputations of employees who do what’s right, report conduct that is believed to …
Employment Discrimination Attorneys MN
What to Do When You Experience Discrimination Proving discrimination can be challenging. It is helpful to consult with an employment discrimination attorney about the best steps to take and when to take them. For example, it is often a good first step to file an internal complaint according to company policy. This puts the company …