Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, an employer may not discriminate against an applicant or an employee because of that individual’s marital status.267 An individual’s marital status includes …
READ MORE →This is an example of a letter demanding payment of unpaid debts. For more demand letters, see the Minnesota Demand Letters page. Demand for Full Amount Due Letter Template [DATE] [DEBTOR] [STREET …
READ MORE →This is an example demand letter attempting to collect an unpaid debt. For more demand letters, see the Minnesota Demand Letters page. Demand for Payment Letter Template VIA EMAIL AND US MAIL February …
READ MORE →Definition Policy Investigation Discipline and Resolution Follow-up and Retaliation Romance in the workplace Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is defined as a form of sex …
READ MORE →Below is an example demand letter attempting to collect an unpaid debt. For more demand letters, see the Minnesota Demand Letters page. What is a Demand Letter? Example Demand Letter Template [DATE] …
READ MORE →This is an example demand letter attempting to collect an unpaid debt. For more demand letters, see the Minnesota Demand Letters page. Watch This Before You Continue Demand Letter Sample: [DATE] Sent …
READ MORE →The following posts give examples of demand letters used in the collection of debts. The examples are intended only as a reference and should not be used without first consulting with an experienced …
READ MORE →The Rule specifies how the disclosures are to be prepared, what additional information may and may not be included, and what records franchisors must maintain. Use of “Plain English” The amended Rule …
READ MORE →Employers who are terminating the employment of older employees often enter into settlement agreements with these employees in which the employer provides benefits to the employee in return for the …
READ MORE →Minnesota law protects individuals who have attained the age of majority (18) from discrimination in the workplace based on age. Federal law, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), …
READ MORE →Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (which generally applies to employers with one or more employees), individuals with a disability are protected from discrimination in employment. A disabled person …
READ MORE →Minnesota was one of the first states to adopt a structured sentencing system. Since 1980, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) has published guidelines that determine the presumptive …
READ MORE →Replevin is an action to return goods that are wrongfully held by another person or party. Who can use replevin? Replevin can be used by anybody. It is typically used by secured creditors looking to …
READ MORE →As you hire teens for summer positions, it’s crucial to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Join them on May 21 for a free webinar about child labor laws and tips to keep teen workers safe. …
READ MORE →The following series of posts provides an overview of Minnesota’s criminal statute of limitations. If you are not interested in solely criminal law, you may want to learn more about Minnesota statute …
READ MORE →If you employ someone in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, or in the capacity of an outside salesperson, that employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime …
READ MORE →In Minnesota, you generally cannot sue a person for the same issue or claim that has already been resolved by a court. For example, if Dave and Sharon both breached their contract with Rob and Rob …
READ MORE →What hours does an employee need to be paid for? Minimum wage must be paid to non-exempt employees for all hours worked. Hours worked include training time, on-call time, cleaning time, waiting time, …
READ MORE →Like the original Rule and the UFOC Guidelines, the amended Rule permits, but does not require, franchisors to include representations about financial performance in their disclosure documents.16 …
READ MORE →Although rules of ownership applicable to copyrighted works are established by statute under the federal Copyright Act, ownership of inventions is generally governed by applicable state law, which may …
READ MORE →After forming an LLC, the members (owners) hold an initial meeting to organize the company. The minutes of this meeting document foundational decisions: approving the Articles of Organization, …
READ MORE →Child’s Best Interests Standard One of the most frequently asked questions in family law is how a court determines child custody in contested matters. Under Minnesota law, custody is determined under …
READ MORE →Many employers would like to terminate the employment of an employee who is arrested for or convicted of an off-duty DUI, possession of narcotics, or other conduct the employer regards as unbecoming …
READ MORE →An employer is not legally required to test its employees or applicants for drugs or alcohol (Minn. Stat. § 181.951, subd. 7), and may instead choose, as a matter of prudent practice, to address drug …
READ MORE →When you offer employment to someone, whether orally or by an offer letter, avoid open-ended assurances such as “we look forward to a long and rewarding experience with you on our team.” Those phrases …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What should you know before hiring a contingency fee lawyer? What are important considerations when hiring a contingency fee lawyer? What is a …
READ MORE →For more information, see When Can an Employer Give a Pre-Employment Physical? A Minnesota employer may require an applicant, as a condition of hire, to submit to a pre- employment physical exam, …
READ MORE →An individual with alcoholism or a drug addiction is protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act as a “qualified disabled person” if he or she can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the …
READ MORE →This section discusses all pre-employment tests other than physical examinations and drug and alcohol tests. Under current law, a Minnesota employer may require an applicant to take a non- medical …
READ MORE →Before an individual is actually hired, a company that contracts with the government should consider what effect the hiring will have on its affirmative action obligations to recruit and advance …
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