While his first 100 days as President have been quieter than other Presidents, it doesn’t mean that President Biden has not been active in pursuing big changes for the country. In his first address to Congress, President Biden announced several …
After over a year of executive orders from the Minnesota governor aimed at protecting workers and the public in general, the Minnesota state legislature has gotten in on the act and is close to passing a bill aimed at protecting …
As our office employs two experienced workplace investigators, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that we believe a thorough neutral investigation is crucial for any employer looking to have a serious disciplinary action upheld. Even with what appears to …
Those who read a lot of labor law cases know that during labor disputes between unions and employers, pretty much anything goes. While there are some restrictions on the use of threats by the parties, they are able to cast …
Beginning July 2020, the Minnesota Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) began accepting unfair labor practice charges. Until now, it was mostly an arena for unions to file unfair labor practice charges, only to withdraw them later. The thing many employer …
Around the country, many police officers often supplement their income by performing off-duty security work. Sometimes the work is informal, only requiring their presence, other times, officers wear their police uniforms to provide a more official appearance during their private …
As many states in the U.S. begin to transition away from strict lockdowns and back to regular business operations, there have been updates to both state and federal programs in place to protect employees of which businesses in Minnesota need …
County boards are frequently involved in decisions on employee wages and benefits, but they also are involved in the annual determinations of the salaries for elected officials, such as the Sheriff and County Attorney. While it usually isn’t a very …
As the vaccine has become available to a wider range of individuals across the world, employers are making a big push to make sure their employees and customers as safe as possible in the workplace. Recently, large employers, such as …
With the proliferation of the various COVID-19 vaccines, many are hopeful that at some point this year the world will be able to return to business as usual. Employers worldwide have been pushed to their limits and beyond, attempting to …
