The Minnesota Legislature has passed legislation legalizing adult recreational cannabis use. The bill has been approved by both the House and Senate, and has been sent to the Governor’s desk for approval. This is a mere...more
Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would have required businesses with 100 or more employees to put a policy in place that mandated either...more
2/1/2022
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Virus Testing ,
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On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court (the “Court”) granted the stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more...more
1/20/2022
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National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a widely anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with at least 100 employees to ensure its employees are either vaccinated against...more
11/10/2021
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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Minnesota’s stay at home order and social distancing measures have helped slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Recognizing the economic impact of these life-saving measures, especially for employees in non-critical...more
The COVID-19 virus has impacted the world in unforeseen ways, and all businesses are balancing many questions as a result of these unique times. Below is a summary of some key considerations for banks in particular, including...more
As COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, becomes more widespread throughout the United States, employers must consider and implement policies to combat COVID-19 transmission in the workplace and protect their employees. If you do...more
3/12/2020
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Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
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