In Kuklenski v. Medtronic USA, Inc., the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether an employee working remotely at a Minnesota-based company was an employee as defined and contemplated under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”). The MHRA describes an …
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In a reminder to employers of the importance of thorough investigations and consistent policy, in Ismael v. Roundtree et al, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals found that even where a plaintiff in a retaliation or discrimination claim is unable …
In United States v. Eddings, the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, considered the question of when an employee’s authorization to access an employer’s accounts ends. The appellant, Frances Eddings (“Eddings”), and her friend, Jude Denis (“Denis”), downloaded documents …
In District Hospital Partners, L.P. d/b/a The George Washington University Hospital, et al., v. 1199 Service Employees International Union, the United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia considered claims of bad-faith against the employer. In its final decision the …
As we gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday, all of us at the firm want to take a moment to say thank you. We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us, the opportunities to support your organizations, …
Employers in Minnesota may coordinate legally required leave types with Minnesota Paid Leave (“Paid Leave”) to prevent the stacking of leave benefits. When doing so, employers should revise their policies to clearly indicate that applicable leaves will run concurrently. Employer …
As the January 1, 2026 approaches, we are taking a closer look at the Minnesota Paid Leave decision points employers must consider, some of which may require additional policy planning and evaluation of labor implications. Premiums: Employers should determine whether …
With Minnesota Paid Leave beginning January 1, 2026, employers should ensure they are ready for full compliance. Here are a few things to keep employers on track as the deadline approaches. Employer Accounts (complete now): If employers have not already …
Employers in Minnesota should by now be familiar with the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave law which goes into effect January 1, 2026 and provides job protected leave to most employees. The plan is a state-run insurance plan funded …
