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If I'm a 1099 independent contractor, should I have to pay for my own workman's compensation?

Minnesota Workers' Compensation law states that employers must provide worker's compensation for employees or …

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Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC answered 2 months ago

Do I have the right to know if a past employer gave me a bad referal and what was said by them?

Most states have no specific law on point giving past or even current employees …

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Law Office Of Gary W. Norris answered 8 months ago

Can my employer take me off the schedule and tell me not to return because I am pregnant and got a doctor's note ordering me to be put on light duty?

It might be pregnancy discrimination if you are a covered employee. You should …

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The McGill Law Firm, LLC answered 1 year ago

Can you claim wrongful termination in an "at will" state?

Wrongful termination claims are VERY difficult in employment at will states. If you had …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

If I signed a contract with the consultant company which states I agree to Mediation/Arbitration can I still file a small claims suit against them?

Typically these types of clauses are enforceable.  You would need to mediate and then …

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Robert A. Manson, P.A. answered 3 years ago