Last week, we posted a blog addressing how the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Minnesota may affect employee drug-testing policies. We now direct our attention to employers with questions about their general drug and alcohol policies. Here are some
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Navigating the Legalization of Marijuana: Update Your Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies
On August 1, 2023, recreational marijuana and cannabis products became legal in the state of Minnesota. Employers are now asking how this new law affects their employment policies and procedures. In the first of a two-part series of blog posts
Celebrating the Women Leading Commercial Real Estate: Megan Rogers’ Fireside Chat with Ra’eesa Motala
In this episode of The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Megan Rogers shares her experience sitting down with Ra’eesa Motala, Vice President of Rokos Advisors, at a special event honoring the women who are breaking down barriers in
Bisnow Twin Cities Outlook Recap with Megan Rogers
In this episode of The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Megan Rogers takes the opportunity to recap a panel discussion she moderated at Bisnow’s Twin Cities Market outlook recorded late last year. It was an engaging conversation with insight from a
More Changes to Employment Laws by the Minnesota Legislature
In previous posts, we have discussed changes enacted by the Minnesota legislature regarding employment law. The legislature also passed a number of bills which, although perhaps less significant than the ban on non-compete agreements, legalizing cannabis and providing paid
Navigating Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
On May 25, 2023, Governor Walz signed Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave bill into law. Minnesota will join 11 other states and Washington D.C. with paid leave laws. Eligible workers will be able to begin receiving benefits on January
Earned Sick and Safe Time is the Law Throughout Minnesota
Although several cities already have enacted sick and safe time ordinances, the Minnesota legislature has made earned sick and safe time (ESST) a state requirement. The statute becomes effective on January 1, 2024.
All Minnesota employers must provide employees who
Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use Has Arrived in Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature has passed a bill permitting recreational marijuana use by adults, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize cannabis. Governor Walz is expected to sign the bill, which establishes a complex regulatory framework for the newly legalized product. Among
The Death of Noncompetition Agreements in Employment within Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature has enacted a statute rendering noncompetition agreements in the employment context unenforceable, provided they are entered into after the effective date. Governor Walz is expected to sign the bill. The legislation applies to all future covenants not
Airport Concession Fees Are Not Rent in Property Taxation
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a tax court decision requiring tax assessors to exclude the airport’s concession fees from rent-based valuations for property tax purposes. The case offers a flight plan to lower taxes at many