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 →Instructions for Preparing Disclosure Documents The Rule specifies how the disclosures are to be prepared, what additional information may and may not be included, and what records franchisors must …
READ MORE →Age Discrimination Settlement Agreements Employers who are terminating the employment of older employees often enter into settlement agreements with these employees in which the employer provides …
READ MORE →Early Retirement Programs Employers who are planning to reduce their workforce may legally institute early retirement programs which offer incentives to certain groups of employees who wish to take …
READ MORE →Minnesota Law 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 …
READ MORE →MN Law | Minnesota Human Rights Act Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (which generally applies to employers with one or more employees), individuals with a disability are protected from …
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 →How is Child Support Typically Paid? The Minnesota Child Support Payment Center, a centralized unit run by DHS, must be used to collect and disburse support payments in all IV-D cases. Again, IV-D …
READ MORE →The court must allocate work- and education-related child care costs to each parent in proportion to the parent’s combined parental income for child support (PICS). The costs will be adjusted by the …
READ MORE →As previously stated, child support is ordered by a district court judge, district court referee, or child support magistrate. Child support magistrates preside over IV-D cases only (again, cases …
READ MORE →What is replevin? 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 …
READ MORE →Ensure Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws When Hiring Teens for Summer Positions As you hire teens for summer positions, it’s crucial to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Join them on May 21 …
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 →Item 19: Financial Performance Representations Like the original Rule and the UFOC Guidelines, the amended Rule permits, but does not require, franchisors to include representations about financial …
READ MORE →A Minnesota employee or independent contractor who conceives of a successful trademark or trade name may conclude that the mark is personal, not employer, property. As a matter of law, however, if the …
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 →What Are Initial Meeting Minutes for an LLC? After forming an LLC, the members (owners) hold an initial meeting to organize the company. The minutes of this meeting document foundational decisions: …
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 →Minnesota law changed significantly for noncompete agreements signed on or after July 1, 2023. Under Minn. Stat. § 181.988, any covenant not to compete contained in a contract or agreement is void and …
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.” …
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 →MINNESOTA LAW 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 …
READ MORE →Is An Alcoholic Employee (or Drug Addicted Employee) Protected? An individual with alcoholism or a drug addiction is protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act as a “qualified disabled person” if …
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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