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...