Employers take a degree of risk every time they onboard a new employee. Workers can perform their jobs poorly and compromise a company's reputation. They can harass one another. They can get hurt on the job. Workers might also learn confidential information about a...
As an employer, you have complete control over the pay rate you offer when hiring a new employee. This applies whether they are paid an hourly wage or receive a salary. Of course, the pay rate must comply with state and federal laws—for example, all employees must be...
In the last couple years, Minnesota has seen some significant changes in the field of employment law. You are likely aware of many of these, but with amendments to the law, clarifications and guidances offered by the department, and new laws on the horizon, here’s...
Many of the employee handbooks Sjoberg & Tebelius has drafted over the years have contained some type of paid time off policy. These policies were purely a matter of contract, meaning the employer could offer as much or as little time off as they desired. Some...
Most US businesses have a pass-through taxation structure, meaning they are not subject to corporate tax. Instead, they have their income “pass through” to their owners to be taxed on the owners’ individual income tax returns. Pass-through businesses have simpler...
Minnesota employers have a duty to provide disabled workers with reasonable accommodations that make it possible to perform essential job duties. However, not all requests for accommodations are reasonable, which can put employers in a tricky spot. Below are some tips...
On-the-job injuries are an unfortunate reality for many employers. Every year, millions of employees suffer injuries and illnesses in the workplace. While some industries have a higher risk of harm than others, you can expect to deal with an injured worker at some...
Employees over 50 make up a significant portion of the workforce in the U.S. With millions of people in this group, making a workplace age-friendly is a priority for countless businesses. In fact, economists say there has been a tremendous increase in above-average...
If you are a business owner, you may already have a long list of things to do before the end of the year, but one thing you shouldn't overlook is reviewing your employee handbook. There are many critical reasons why it can be pertinent to take a look at your existing...
Working with family members can be an attractive—or possibly unavoidable—arrangement for many small business owners. Hiring family can come with benefits, but it can also create family conflicts and ill-will among other employees if the family member is even perceived...