As an employer, it is certainly helpful when employees give two weeks' notice before they quit their jobs. This helps you plan for the future and find a replacement. In some cases, the outgoing employee may even be able to train their replacement before they leave....
Most employers know not to discriminate against employees or prospective employees. Discrimination occurs when an employer treats someone adversely and differently than others based on their inclusion in a protected class. Employment discrimination is illegal under...
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...