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...
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...
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...
Regardless of the size of your business, you should have an employee handbook. Having a handbook ensures that workplace expectations are clear and attainable, everyone is on the same page when it comes to managing your business and employees, and helps everyone...
It is oftentimes important to an employer to find experienced employees. Finding someone who has more experience in your industry may mean looking at workers who have had more years to climb the ladder and gain and develop new skills. With that in mind, employers...
Most people know that it is illegal for employers to discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, and pregnancy, among other factors. However, many people do not know exactly how discrimination presents itself in an employment setting, particularly when it comes...
Social media has made it easier than ever to communicate with the entire world and has also become a valuable avenue to share information. Many employers have started utilizing social media platforms like Facebook to announce job postings and attract potential...
