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employment test in Minnesota

8 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1902–2003 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Schmidt v. Independent School District No. 1, Aitkingreen
minnctapp · 1984 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987However, in Schmidt v. Independent School District No. 1, 349 N.W.2d 563, 568 (Minn.Ct.App.1984), we mandated the employment of a hearing officer, absent unusual or exceptional circumstances.

1987However, in Schmidt v. Independent School District No. 1, 349 N.W.2d 563, 568 (Minn.Ct.App.1984), we mandated the employment of a hearing officer, absent unusual or exceptional circumstances.

22
Odenthal v. Minnesota Conference of Seventh-Day Adventistsgreen
minn · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Odenthal I, 649 N.W.2d at 436 .

11
Anderson v. Uelandgreen
minn · 1936 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1942–1942
2 sentences

1942As said in Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N. W. 138 , 139: “the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” In determining whether or not an employe was a domestic servant, this court in Anderson v. Ueland, 197 Minn. 518, 523 , 267 N. W. 517, 519, 927 , said: “The test is the nature of the employment and its relation to the home.” Appl

1942As said in Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N. W. 138 , 139: “the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” In determining whether or not an employe was a domestic servant, this court in Anderson v. Ueland, 197 Minn. 518, 523 , 267 N. W. 517, 519, 927 , said: “The test is the nature of the employment and its relation to the home.” Appl

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Oberg v. Dubeau neutral
minn · 1938
2 sentences

1962One continues a farm laborer and the. other does not become one.” In Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N.W. 138, 139 , we said: “* * * the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “* * * The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” Relator contends that the commission improperly held that he was a commercial thresherman or corn cutter within the definition in Minn. St. 176.011, su

1962One continues a farm laborer and the. other does not become one.” In Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N.W. 138, 139 , we said: “* * * the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “* * * The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” Relator contends that the commission improperly held that he was a commercial thresherman or corn cutter within the definition in Minn. St. 176.011, su

21942–1962
Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery neutral
minn · 1932
2 sentences

1962One continues a farm laborer and the. other does not become one.” In Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N.W. 138, 139 , we said: “* * * the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “* * * The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” Relator contends that the commission improperly held that he was a commercial thresherman or corn cutter within the definition in Minn. St. 176.011, su

1962One continues a farm laborer and the. other does not become one.” In Hebranson v. Fairmont Creamery, 187 Minn. 260, 262 , 245 N.W. 138, 139 , we said: “* * * the nature of the employment is the test rather than the particular item of work he is doing when injured.” In Oberg v. DuBeau, 202 Minn. 476, 479 , 279 N. W. 221, 223 , we said: “* * * The whole character of Oberg’s employment must be looked to to determine whether he was a farm laborer.” Relator contends that the commission improperly held that he was a commercial thresherman or corn cutter within the definition in Minn. St. 176.011, su

21942–1962
Phipps v. Clark Oil & Refining Corp. green
minnctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2002In many jurisdictions, courts have recognized an exception to the doctrine of employment at will, allowing a cause of action when the employee is wrongfully discharged. 11 In Phipps, 396 N.W.2d at 590-94 , the court of appeals recognized an exception to the doctrine of employment at will when an employee is terminated for refusing to engage in unlawful conduct. 12 After we *352 granted review in Phipps, but before release of our decision, the legislature enacted the Whistleblower Act, and we no longer had before us the policy question of whether Minnesota should join the majority of states tha

12002–2002
Phipps v. Clark Oil & Refining Corp. green
minn · 1987
1 sentence

2002Phipps, 408 N.W.2d at 571 .

12002–2002
Peterson v. Farmers State Bank neutral
minn · 1930
2 sentences

1932Austin v. Leonard, Crossett & Riley, Inc. 177 Minn. 503 , 225 N. W. 428 ; Peterson v. Farmers State Bank, 180 Minn. 40 , 230 N. W. 124 .

1932Austin v. Leonard, Crossett & Riley, Inc. 177 Minn. 503 , 225 N. W. 428 ; Peterson v. Farmers State Bank, 180 Minn. 40 , 230 N. W. 124 .

11932–1932
Austin v. Leonard, Crossett & Riley, Inc. green
minn · 1929
2 sentences

1932Austin v. Leonard, Crossett & Riley, Inc. 177 Minn. 503 , 225 N. W. 428 ; Peterson v. Farmers State Bank, 180 Minn. 40 , 230 N. W. 124 .

1932Austin v. Leonard, Crossett & Riley, Inc. 177 Minn. 503 , 225 N. W. 428 ; Peterson v. Farmers State Bank, 180 Minn. 40 , 230 N. W. 124 .

11932–1932
Winters v. City of Duluth green
minn · 1901
2 sentences

1902Winters v. City of Duluth, 82 Minn. 127 , 84 N. W. 788 .

1902Winters v. City of Duluth, 82 Minn. 127 , 84 N. W. 788 .

11902–1902

Where else courts name it

IN 61 (1913–2025) TX 53 (1967–2024) OH 50 (1932–2026) MS 32 (1992–2024) CA 29 (1919–2026) VA 25 (1928–2019) TN 21 (1916–2020) NY 20 (1950–2025) WA 20 (1967–2024) CT 18 (1984–2004) NC 16 (1988–2014) MO 16 (1909–2016) IA 13 (1983–2024) LA 11 (1969–2023) MD 10 (1940–2017) OK 10 (1944–2014) PA 10 (1940–2022) WI 10 (1986–2017) IL 9 (1980–2024) MA 8 (1960–2010) MN 8 (1902–2003) FL 8 (1969–2026) MI 7 (1971–2009) NM 7 (1934–2026) NJ 6 (1938–2017) AR 6 (1946–2005) SC 6 (1991–2025) AL 6 (1982–2004) ID 5 (1984–2012) CO 4 (1986–2019) WY 4 (1994–2012) OR 4 (1925–2021) UT 4 (1944–2016) SD 3 (1989–2001) KY 3 (1907–2011) DC 3 (1977–1997) NV 2 (2017–2017) GA 2 (1947–1985) NE 2 (1997–2003) VT 2 (1957–2025) ME 2 (2014–2023) KS 2 (2000–2002)

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