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


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

Unpaid Interns Mounting Class Action Wage and Hour Lawsuits
The most recent in a string of such lawsuits, a former Marc Jacobs intern has initiated a class action lawsuit against the fashion...
Joshua Newville
Oct 16, 2014


Failure to Treat Exotic Dancers as Employees a Liability
Historically, owners and managers of strip clubs have adhered to a business model that classifies exotic dancers (often called...
Joshua Newville
Jan 8, 2014
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