Restrictions on Firing Employees in Minnesota

Minnesota laws make it unlawful for an employer to fire employees who testify in regard to minimum wage laws; use polygraph tests; penalize employees for jury service; fire for union activity; deny equal employment opportunity; retaliate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim, safety complaint, or wage complaint or for the reporting or refusing to participate in illegal activity; violate protections for veterans or reservists; or fire an employee for having wages withheld for child support or other garnishment.