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08/29/2023

A recent case emphasizes that Minnesota's Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (DATWA) puts strict limits on employers terminating employees due to positive drug tests.

A recent case emphasizes that Minnesota's Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (DATWA) puts limits on certain job terminations.

08/29/2023

Can artificial intelligence lead to age discrimination for gig workers? The EEOC and the State of New York are tackling the issue. https://www.newville.com/post/combating-age-discrimination-in-the-gig-economy-challenges-and-opportunities

08/29/2023

A recent NLRB decision requires employers to reconsider using confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements.

05/20/2023

Minnesota is about to give workers the right to up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave in situations where they are unable to work due to severe health conditions or caregiving responsibilities.

This week, the Minnesota Senate approved the final version of a bill that give workers the right to paid family and medical leave in situations where they are unable to work due to severe health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. The bill is currently awaiting the signature of Governor Tim W...

05/20/2023

Minnesota is about to ban almost all non-compete agreements, which prevent employees from working for competitors after leaving a job. This change will make Minnesota the fourth state to declare such agreements unenforceable by law, along with California, Oklahoma, and North Dakota.

Here's what employees and employers need to know:

Minnesota is about to ban almost all non-compete agreements, which prevent employees from working for competitors after leaving a job. This change will make Minnesota the fourth state to declare such agreements unenforceable by law, along with California, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. Here's what empl...