Making the decision to let an employee go is rarely an easy one. Firing someone affects that person's life and leaves a space in the workforce that an employer must often fill. As such, employers typically do not fire people on a whim. Even if the need to terminate is...
Employment Law
Bill Proposed to Limit Employers’ Access to Employee Social Media
Adding new employees is risky business. It's expensive to train them, and there's no guarantee they'll work out. Sometimes new employees don't blend well with existing personalities or office culture. As such, employers typically want to know as much as possible about...
What Are My Obligations to Pay Overtime?
Paying employees properly is a primary responsibility for Minnesota employers. Not only does it reflect well on the company, it also prevents costly legal battles and protects workers' rights. That said, it is not necessary for employers to overobligate themselves by...
Can You Actually Take a Sick Day?
No matter how long you have lived and worked in Minnesota, winter can take its toll on you, mentally and physically. People can experience difficulty sleeping, depression, and standard colds and flu that never seem to go away. As such, many workers are probably...
How Big of a Problem is Age Discrimination?
Under both federal and Minnesota state law, employers cannot discriminate against an individual in terms of employment because of that person's age. A person falls into the age-protected class as soon as they reach the ripe old age of 40. A recent opinion article in...