Legal and Regulatory Updates for Employers in the Upper Midwest
Any employee can experience a financial emergency like unexpected medical expenses or a vehicle breakdown. Many employees have been compelled to seek loans or hardship …
The federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) has been law for over a year. Most employers have adjusted to the …
This week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule on analyzing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it easier for employees and job applicants to use an attorney to file an agency charge alleging …
A Minnesota employer is in the process of resolving a federal disability discrimination claim regarding how it handles employees who are undergoing treatment for alcoholism. …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its settlement with a major retail chain regarding violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and …
Federal regulations state that an employee seeking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) due to a serious health condition must provide medical …
Many employers are revamping their reasonable accommodation procedures to ensure compliance with recent changes in federal and state laws regarding accommodations based on pregnancy and …
Colorado has amended its job posting requirements for all employers and has eased at least one compliance challenge for out-of-state employers with only remote employees. Back …
On August 11, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that allows a class action lawsuit to go forward on the issue …
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