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Estate planning entails choosing between a living trust and a will to pass assets on to heirs. Both are legal tools that can assist you in achieving your goals, but each serves a different purpose. It's essential to differentiate between a living trust and a will as...
Employees are no strangers to wage deductions. Employers must subtract specific amounts on paychecks based on the employee's circumstances and the nature of their work. Sometimes, employees have legal obligations, necessitating that employers garnish their wages....
For Minnesota employers, compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is necessary to avoid legal issues and ensure fair treatment of employees. The FLSA sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and youth employment, affecting full-time...
Congratulations to Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally Kjellberg-Nelson who have been named 2023 Super Lawyers. All have once again been recognized among the best attorneys in Minnesota by Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the...
Discussions on estate planning often revolve around those who are married. As an unmarried individual, you may think that estate planning can wait. However, life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Having a will in place may be more crucial for you than you would...
Proposed Laws Impacting Minnesota Employers Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses On January 5, 2023, the FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to prohibit employers from entering non-compete clauses with employees. This proposed...
Quinlivan & Hughes Attorney Obtains Crucial Minnesota Supreme Court Reversal of Decision that Threatened to Close Minnesota Roads and Lake Accesses -- In Re: Matter of Application of Moratzka Quinlivan & Hughes attorney Kenneth Bayliss convinced the Minnesota...
On February 16, 2023, Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. employment law attorneys Chad Staul and Elle Lannon presented a four-hour seminar entitled “Employment Law – Keeping You and Your Employer Out of Trouble,” as part of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce’s...
A sexual harassment allegation has the potential to cause serious trouble for Minnesota employers. However, there are certain steps employers can take to create a workplace free of sexual harassment and abuse, including employee training and having strong...
Many business owners oftentimes face challenges when trying to understand and adhere to state and federal wage and hour laws. This confusion generally presents itself when employers are trying to properly pay their employees Because there are many laws regulating what...
