Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Because the implementation date is approaching, employers should begin preparing now for the program’s requirements. Below is a streamlined overview of the key obligations...
Effective January 1, 2026, Minnesota will implement updated legislation that clarifies and strengthens the state’s meal and rest break requirements. The intent behind these changes is to provide employees with clearer, more consistent protections than what currently...
Fractional executives are changing the way companies think about leadership. Instead of paying for a full-time CFO, CMO, or COO, many businesses are bringing in experienced leaders part-time. These executives step into key roles, sometimes for multiple companies at...
Most coverage of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act focuses on the default state-run plan—but few are talking about the alternative option available to employers: using private insurance instead of paying the full state payroll tax. For many...
In recent times, Minnesota has undergone substantial transformations in its cannabis legislation. Most notably, the legalization of recreational cannabis use for adults has reshaped the state's legal landscape. This shift carries profound implications for employers,...
While the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, its impact on workplace dynamics continues to affect employer-employee relationships. The rise of remote work, greater demand for flexibility, and an increased focus on employee well-being have become part of...
As expected, Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Texas has granted the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the implementation of the US Federal Trade Commission’s recently enacted rule banning non-competes...
The Supreme Court virtually doomed the FTC’s attempt to ban non-competition agreements in its June 28, 2024, decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. In these cases, the Court overruled its own landmark decision...
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule, "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees," which significantly increased minimum compensation requirement for...
In today's dynamic work environment, on-call work arrangements have become increasingly common across various industries. Whether it's healthcare professionals, IT specialists, maintenance workers, or emergency responders, many jobs require employees to be on standby,...
Minnesota has long required that an employer provide written notice of basic terms of employment to newly hired employees. Most companies will comply with these requirements in the offer letter provided to the employee. However, a less formal and more basic format is...
Mandatory Paid Sick and Safe Leave Goes Into Effect January 1, 2024 The much-publicized Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act goes into effect for all Minnesota employers on January 1. Modeled on similar ordinances already in effect for Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth and...
Employee handbooks are essential tools for setting workplace expectations, communicating company policies, and ensuring legal compliance. However, as employment laws evolve, it's crucial to keep your handbook up-to-date. In this article, we'll guide you through the...
New I-9 Form and Regulations Effective November 1, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new employment verification regulations and yet another version of Form I-9 which employers must now use, effective as of November 1,...
As mentioned in an earlier article, Minnesota is now just one signature away from a complete ban on noncompete covenants between employers and their employees and independent contractors. The new law, Article 6 of the expansive Labor Omnibus Budget Bill (SF 3035),...
