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Non-Compete Agreement Enforceability in Minnesota

Started by TenantRights_Advocate · Nov 29, 2025 · 1,920 views · 23 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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TenantRights_Advocate OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this in Minnesota? I'm not sure what my options are.

pay cut without notice. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 8 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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worried_freelancer_IL

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, Title VII. Your state may provide additional protections.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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seeking_advice_contractor_2022

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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TenantRights_Advocate

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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ConsumerAdvocate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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just_curious_employee_2024

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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anon_trader_advice

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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need_help_buyer_question

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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asking_for_friend_homeowner_NC

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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PatentAgent_Boston

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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help_me_employee_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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just_curious_buyer_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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HRManager_Chicago

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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SeniorDevMike_PDX

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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AgentBroker_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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need_help_renter_FL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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RetiredLawyer_FL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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newbie_creator_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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