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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...
Congratulations to Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally Kjellberg-Nelson who have been named 2022 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...
Federal anti-discrimination laws require employers to offer certain accommodations to employees– such as employees with disabilities. This accommodation requirement also extends to an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs. It may not be clear, however, exactly...
Congrats to Dyan Ebert for once again being named on the Power 30 -- Employment Law list by Minnesota Lawyer. The Power 30: Employment Law list is focused on employment lawyers whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of...
What is a trust, generally? A trust is an estate planning tool that allows an individual to transfer assets to a vehicle for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries. There are 3 major roles in a trust: Grantor/Owner/Creator/Settlor – This is the person, people, or...
The decision to terminate an employee is something employers should not take lightly and should approach cautiously. The act of telling an employee of his or her termination may invite legal pitfalls if the employer acts improperly. Ending an employee’s employment in...
Quinlivan & Hughes, PA, a growth-minded AV-rated firm with offices in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Monticello, and Little Falls, MN seeks a dynamic individual with demonstrated leadership attributes to become its Firm Administrator. The Firm Administrator oversees all...
In an ideal world, no one would have to deal with harassment or discrimination in the workplace. However, there will likely come a time when many employers will need to address employee concerns with either harassment, discrimination, or both, in the workplace....
There may come a time when you must lay off some of your employees. If that happens, do you know what to consider for their severance packages? Points to ponder There is no law in Minnesota requiring that employers pay terminating or resigning employees a severance....
