The holiday season is just around the corner. Whether you are excited about this or not, it can be a hectic and stressful time of year. This can be especially true if you are a parent navigating the holidays for the first time since a divorce. Because the next several...
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Can you build a remote workforce?
Having a workforce that works remote at least part of the time can save companies money and attract workers who appreciate the option to work anywhere. This is especially true in winter months when workers can stay home rather than drive through brutal Minnesota...
Tips for Making Your Workplace Gender Neutral
DDMinnesotans are known for being nice. Often, we wear the label of "Minnesota nice" as a badge of honor--a show of politeness and respect. This attitude of being nice and respectful to everyone can certainly extend into the workplace. As such, business owners are...
How to Protect Your Business in Case of Divorce
Entering into a business partnership with your spouse or even employing your spouse at your business may seem like a wonderful idea at first, but lines can become gray all too quickly. Which partner is responsible for which business responsibilities versus which home...
Helping Elderly Parents Avoid Scams
When people think about their legacy, they are typically thinking about maximizing the gifts and inheritances they can leave for their family. Unfortunately, these plans are sometimes jeopardized, too often by scam artists who target the elderly. These scams can have...
Ready to Remarry? 3 Important Things to Know
Most people who divorce eventually get remarried. Often, people who enter subsequent marriages do so with a better understanding of the challenges of marriage - and the potential for divorce. Many also want to avoid making the same mistakes twice. Here are 3 tips to...
Tips For Going Up Against a Massive Company in a Legal Dispute
Any legal dispute has the potential to be disruptive and costly. However, they can be especially problematic when they involve a company with massive resources against a much smaller company, or an individual. These situations can be intimidating. However, there are...
What are reasonable accommodations?
State and federal laws require Minnesota employers to provide accommodations to workers with disabilities. Any employer that does not comply with these laws can face harsh penalties and costly legal battles. If you are an employer, you should understand these rules...
Employers: Avoid These Words to Avoid Accusations of Discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace is illegal, whether it is intentional or not. Unfortunately, some employers do not recognize certain words or exchanges as discriminatory, especially when they have no intention of treating anyone unfairly. Educating one's self about...
Employers: Avoid These Words to Avoid Accusations of Discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace is illegal, whether it is intentional or not. Unfortunately, some employers do not recognize certain words or exchanges as discriminatory, especially when they have no intention of treating anyone unfairly. Educating one's self...