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Non-Compete Agreement Enforceability in Minnesota

Started by TaxPro_CPA_14 · Feb 6, 2026 · 1,920 views · 15 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
TC
TaxPro_CPA_14 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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Forum_Admin 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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nate_k_31

Not gonna lie, I put off calling an attorney for weeks. Wish I hadn't waited.

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daveP_22

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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allison.m_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

A lot of people mess up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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SecurityConsultant_17

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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diana_v_12

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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need_advice_asap_2

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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anon_question_2025_18

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

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legally_bland_10

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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melissa_h_25

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

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paycheck_to_paycheck_26

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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pro_se_disaster_6

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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sustained_overruled

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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this_cant_be_right_29

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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grace_h

Statute of limitations warning: I almost missed the deadline to file my claim. In most states, the clock starts ticking from when the violation occurred OR when you discovered it (the discovery rule). Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your state's SOL for your specific type of claim.