New Rule Clarifies Standard for Independent Contractor v. Employee Status
January 8th, 2021
On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule clarifying the test and various factors used to determine whether…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
Tags: Michael S. Kernstock
COVID-19 STIMULUS ESSENTIALS FOR EMPLOYERS
December 29th, 2020
Contributor: Martin D. Kappenman
On Sunday December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the second COVID-19 stimulus package into law. The over 5,000 page Act has a number of important p…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
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COVID-19 Vaccines at Work
December 21st, 2020
On Monday December 14, 2020, the first American received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial. While current access to the vaccine is limite…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
Tags: Caitlin Andersen
U.S. DOL Issues Opinion Letters Regarding Compensation for Travel Time and Voluntary Training
November 16th, 2020
Opinion Letter FLSA 2020-16: Travel Time Compensation for Non-Exempt Foremen and Laborers On November 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
Tags: Michael S. Kernstock
New DOL Rule Explains Work-Availability Requirement, Health Care Exemption for FFCRA Leave
September 16th, 2020
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FF…
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Categories: Employee Benefits & Health Care
Wage & Hour Updates
July 8th, 2020
Contributor: Corie J. Anderson
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Several Guidance Documents DOL Clarifies Paid Time Off Due to COVID-19 Related Child Summer Program Closures On June 2…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
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Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Minneapolis' Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
June 11th, 2020
On June 10, 2020, in its Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. City of Minneapolis decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the City of Minneapolis’…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
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Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies the "Severe-or Pervasive" Standard Application to Minnesota Human Rights Act Claims
June 4th, 2020
On June 3, 2020, the Minnesota Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion in Kenneh v. Homeward Bound, a case that has been watched closely as ha…
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Categories: Labor and Employment Law
Tags: William E. Parker
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ISSUE FLURRY OF RULES, ORDERS AND GUIDANCE: UPDATES FROM THE DOL, EEOC, DHS - USCIS, FMCSA, OSHA AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
May 18th, 2020
Minnesota Opens Up – Governor Walz Issues Stay Safe MN Order Minnesota opens up to non-critical businesses today, with some limited exceptions (bars…
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Categories: What's Happening In The Work Place
Tags: Corie J. Anderson
Gov. Walz’s April 23 Order: A Small Step Toward Returning to Work
April 29th, 2020
On April 23, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a new Executive Order aimed at permitting certain businesses deemed nonessential to return to wo…
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Categories: Minnesota Employment Laws
Tags: William E. Parker