In the last few years, mental health has become a big part of the national conversation around wellness. When it comes to employment law, employers need know that employees with mental health conditions receive protection under the American Disabilities Act, and state...
Business & Employment
Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship on a Business
Most Minnesota employers are typically happy to employ anyone who can perform the essential functions of the job. This includes people who are disabled or have other considerations that must be factored in when determining whether they are able to perform the...
What to Cover in an Annual Business Meeting
Each year, organizations needs to conduct annual meetings to ensure they remain in compliance and well position themselves for the coming year. Both businesses and non-profit organizations commonly conduct these at the end or beginning of the calendar year or fiscal...
Law Change for LLCs in Minnesota Effective Jan. 1
The new Limited Liability Company Act goes into effect Jan. 1. Is your organization ready? The new law, originally passed the Minnesota Legislature in 2015, may bring significant changes to governance and management, operating agreements, and other aspects of your...
Ruling Clarifies “Good Faith” in Whistleblower Act
The Minnesota Supreme Court last week made a ruling that impacts employers under the Minnesota's Whistleblower Act. In the case of Friedlander v. Edwards Lifesciences, the Court determined that its prior interpretation of "good faith" has been replaced by the...
Judge Freezes Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules: Now What?
A Federal District Court Judge out of the Eastern District of Texas issued a nation-wide temporary injunction halting the Dec. 1 implementation date of the Department of Labor's new overtime rules. Because this is a temporary order, employers have been left wondering...