Minnesota employers should know that discriminating against workers can get them into trouble. State and federal laws prohibit discrimination against employees and potential employees based on gender, race, religion, disability, nationality, and other protected...
Month: March 2017
“Moms Always get Sole Custody” and Other Inaccurate Assumptions in Child Custody Cases
The statement posed in this headline is a common assumption that both mothers and fathers have in the early stages of divorce and/or custody disputes. It arises from outdated gender roles and stereotypes that suggest mothers are always most suitable to be a child's...
When the laws change, your business may need to change
Residents across Minnesota are raising a glass and toasting to the recently repealed ban that prohibited liquor stores in the state from operating on Sundays. Business owners, on the other hand, may be less than enthused with the new law. Changes to state laws have a...
Which employers have to provide FMLA benefits for employees?
If you run a business in the Twin Cities or work in human resources, chances are you know what the Family and Medical Leave Act is. This federal act allows certain employees to take unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks while continuing to receive health benefits. It also...
You can’t hide from these 4 serious estate planning mistakes
Whether it's by sorting through old photographs, meeting people at memorial services, or packing up personal belongings, there are always surprising discoveries after a loved one passes away, no matter how well you knew the person. In the best cases, these surprise...
Factors that determine payment of spousal maintenance in MN
If you are getting divorced, chances are that financial stability will be one of your top concerns. After all, you will be splitting your assets and supporting two separate households, instead of just one. This means your finances are likely going to be tighter than...