The Minnesota Legislative 2025 Session and one-day Special Session 2025 ended last month with the passage of an omnibus bill that contained several provisions changing the employment law landscape for employers with employees...more
7/21/2025
/ Construction Industry ,
Discrimination ,
Earned Sick Time ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Independent Contractors ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws
Last week, a Hennepin County judge sentenced an employer following a first-of-its-kind criminal conviction for wage theft in Minnesota.
Since its enactment in 2019, Minnesota’s Wage Theft Prevention Act has imposed stringent...more
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued several significant decisions that employers doing business in Minnesota should be aware of. Here are a few highlights of recent Eight Circuit Decisions that have addressed...more
6/25/2024
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Close Proximity Issues ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Human Rights ,
Race Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Retaliation ,
Service Animals ,
Termination ,
Title VII ,
Wage and Hour
The beginning of a new year, or new fiscal year, can often bring changes to a company’s workforce. Many businesses will perform or complete performance reviews and implement compensation changes based on the prior year. The...more
Two recent decisions by the Minnesota Court of Appeals will impact Minnesota businesses facing potential discrimination claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). In Andrea Anderson v. Aitkin Pharmacy Services, LLC,...more
The gig economy has had a substantial impact on employment nationwide, and Minnesota is no different. Minneapolis in particular has been a hotbed for disputes between rideshare companies and local lawmakers trying to increase...more