Minnesota Expands Requirements for Employee Meal and Rest Breaks
by Effective January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will be required to give employees “a rest break of at least 15 minutes or enough time to utilize …
Category: Benefits
New Federal Guidance Regarding the Use of ‘Pay On-Demand’ Products Announced
On July 18, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published its proposed interpretative rule stating that earned wage access (EWA) products are subject to …
Wisconsin Becomes Third State to Regulate Earned Wage Access (Pay On-Demand) Services
Earned Wage Access (EWA) services continue to be a popular option among employers and employees around the country. As discussed in our September 5, 2022 …
How Employees Can Use Emergency Funds Linked to Their Retirement Plans Without Withdrawal Penalties
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 …
More than the PUMP Act: Remember to Check State Laws Regarding Nursing Employee Rights
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 …
Reasonable Accommodations under USERRA, the Forgotten Disability Discrimination Law
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 …
Complying with New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
This may be a good time for employers to review their policies and practices regarding pregnant and nursing employees. On December 29, 2022, two federal …