A couple months back, we reported the new rule from the Department of Labor that is set to raise the minimum weekly salary for the “Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee” (EAP) exemption from $684 per week to $844 per week, …
Employers in Minnesota who fail to pay their employees in a timely manner following separation of employment can face several separate claims, especially if an employee is working under an employment contract. In the case of Buan v. Aatru Medical, …
With the rise in unionization across the country, the number of unfair labor practices pertaining to both organization and election are sure to rise. While the U.S. Supreme Court doesn’t often entertain appeals from National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions, …
Last week we discussed the pending changes to the state’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law, but there were other changes that impact employers state-wide. Here’s a quick run-down of those changes: The Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) was amended …
Minnesota employers spent about a year preparing for the beginning of ESST, and our representatives in the legislature heard the cries for clarity in the law. Along with clarifying a few things, additional language has been added for everyone to …
As we all take a step away from work for a few days to spend time with family and friends, we wish you all a very meaningful Memorial Day, and hope we can all take a little time to remember …
Those of us who work in labor law frequently have to work in the realm of arbitration, but mandatory arbitration provisions are also prevalent in employment agreements, requiring employees to have their cases heard in the (presumptively) less expensive, time-saving …
Harassment allegations can go in many different directions. Employees may complain to their supervisors, who address the situation immediately and bring it to a stop. They may report the conduct to Human Resources, resulting in an investigation. They can also …
Last year, Minnesota took a step towards increased competition and freedom for workers when it banned the use of non-compete agreements for employees. It was part of a nationwide trend (in employee-friendly states) in reducing restrictions on employees who leave …
As we’ve said frequently over the last decade, with changing administrations come changing policies. It’s taken a while to get here, but the Biden administration has finally gotten to some of the labor laws we expected to be changed early …
