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...
Employment Law
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...
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...
Classifying a Worker in Minnesota
Starting a business is an exciting--and stressful--endeavor. When you are just starting, you may be relying on yourself and only a couple of other people. As your business grows, you may need to take on more people to help keep the progress going. As that happens, it...
Legal Guidance Crucial when Changing Workplace Policies
Employers have the right to create a work environment and job requirements they feel will best promote the company's best interests. However, when doing so, it is crucial to have legal guidance so that you can be confident that any rules or policies you put in place...
Defending Against Discrimination Claims in Minnesota
It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of a person's protected class. Doing so opens an employer up to litigation. Below, we briefly examine discrimination laws and the basic elements you should understand if you are a business owner or employer in...
Employers: Do you Conduct “Stay Interviews?”
No employer wants to lose talented, effective employees. Not only is it disappointing to lose a valued worker, but it can also cost more to hire and train someone to take that person's place than it is to retain the employee. That is why some Minnesota employers are...
Terminating Employees Based on Online Conduct
There are countless online platforms where people can express themselves, from social media profiles to comment sections on news websites. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes just how much their online statements can affect their offline lives. In recent months,...
Employers: Why it’s So Important to Properly Train Managers
When a company hires or promotes someone to a management role, it likely reflects that person's skills, knowledge, and training in a particular area. However, management is about more than being skilled or performing better than others in that one area in which they...
Supreme Court Sides with Businesses on Arbitration Issue
Resolving disputes between employers and employees can be a complicated and acrimonious process. Unfortunately, it can be costly in terms of time, resources, and money to settle these matters, so it is not surprising that employers often favor options that make the...