Category: 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 pregnancy. A parent who declines faster than expected. These situations arrive without warning, and they are the moments when work and life collide most […]

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 implications for employers nationwide.  Background The FLSA generally requires employers to pay overtime […]

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 mandatory for employers not offering workforce retirement saving opportunities to their employees. The program features an auto-escalation schedule for […]