by Justin Terch | Jan 6, 2026 | Employment Law
By Justin Terch https://www.startribune.com/mn-new-law-2026-fraud-risk-small-business-impact/601555417 “In human resources, you spend a lot of time dealing with moments that do not fit neatly into statutes or policy manuals: a serious diagnosis. A complicated...
by Justin Terch | Nov 19, 2024 | Employment Law
A federal judge in Texas has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) 2024 rule that aimed to increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This ruling, issued on November 15, 2024, has significant...
by Justin Terch | Jun 3, 2024 | Employment Law
Enacted on May 19, 2023, Minnesota introduced the Secure Choice Retirement Program, a significant legislative initiative aimed at providing a state-sponsored program allowing private sector employees to save for retirement. Participation in the program will be...
by Justin Terch | Feb 23, 2024 | Employment Law
Effective August 1st of last year, the State of Minnesota released new legislation prohibiting an employer from holding “captive audience” meetings. Details are as follows: Employers must post a notice of employee rights under this law where employee notices are...
by Justin Terch | Mar 1, 2022 | Employment Law
On Wednesday March 2, Justin Terch, President of Terch & Associates LLC, will be testifying at the Minnesota House of Representatives in support of key changes to the MN Wage Theft Act. This act will reduce the administrative burden on Minnesota employers and HR...
by Justin Terch | Jan 8, 2021 | Employment Law
While I’m as ready as the next guy to say goodbye to 2020, there are a few remnants of the year that need to be addressed first. Hopefully, these are the last aspects of 2020 that will affect employee management going forward: The FFCRA The Families First Coronavirus...