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Unemployment numbers in America today are reaching record highs. In December of 2009 the unemployment rate reached almost 10% and many suggest that the number will rise. With numbers rising, many states are doing what they can in order to help put Americans back to work and raise wages for those who are working. Minnesota is an inspiring state in these bad economic times. Even with lower minimum wages than most states, they are in the process of putting many of it’s citizens back to work. Minnesota employment law is helping Minnesota employees by providing fair and equal opportunity for all citizens that live in the state. Minnesota minimum wage has risen since last year. Like most states, Minnesota minimum wage changes between small and large businesses. Minnesota has one of the highest unemployment rates in America and law makers from the state are doing everything they can to change that. – Minnesota employment law suggests that employers do not have to hire anyone they do not want to. However the Minnesota employment law strictly enforces that someone’s age, gender, race or religious beliefs cannot influence the hiring and/or firing process. This is the case for most states in America. … Continue reading