Labor Department seeking punitive damages against Menards in firing of Sioux Falls employee

Retailer falsely accused employee of stealing after OSHA violation, complaint alleges

Jul 07, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the parent company of Menards after a Sioux Falls employee was fired for filing a safety complaint with the federal government.

The Labor Department alleges that Menards falsely accused Thomas Madigan of stealing a knife sharpener to justify his termination. The government is seeking punitive damages against the home improvement retailer, which operates 350 stores.

Menards did not respond to a message left at its Eua Claire, Wis. headquarters on June 30.

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