top of page
Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.


How Do Employment Law Claims Differ at Small Businesses?
The laws regulating employer/employee relationships can differ depending on the type of employer in question. For example, a large,...
Joshua Newville
Nov 18, 2021


5 Steps You Can Take to Collect Your Unpaid Wages and Commissions in Minnesota
If you’re in a position where your employer isn’t paying you the wages or commissions that you’re due, I’m sorry. That’s frustrating,...
Joshua Newville
Jan 22, 2018


Commissioned Salespeople Have Rights in Minnesota.
Commissioned salesmen and saleswomen can’t be terminated without good cause and notice. If you’re a salesperson working on commission in...
Joshua Newville
Jun 21, 2017


Wal-Mart Sued for Failing to Pay Wages and Provide Breaks
Retail giant Wal-Mart is being sued by a group of former employee pharmacists who say they were required to work outside the stores but...
Joshua Newville
May 17, 2015


Lawsuits Highlight Problems with Classifying Workers as Non Employees
On March 11, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California handed down opinions in Cotter v. Lyft, Inc., and...
Joshua Newville
Mar 22, 2015
bottom of page