Employers across the state have all sorts of approaches to sick time, vacation time, and personal leave. Some leaves are paid, some are not. Some leaves are based in state law, others federal law and, in some cases, even city ordinance. So, what exactly is a Minnesota...
Employment Law
New Record-Keeping Requirements for Minnesota Employers and New Wage-Theft Protections for Minnesota Employees
The Minnesota legislature has passed, and Governor Walz has signed, new legislation that amends various employment law statutes, includes new record-keeping requirements for employers, and provides new wage-theft protections for employees. Record Keeping Requirements...
What Can I Do To Avoid Wrongful Termination Claims
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...
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...