As I’ve recently blogged about here, Minnesota recently passed a statewide earned sick and safe time (ESST) law, effective January 1, 2024. However, ESST ordinances already exist in the cities of Bloomington, Duluth, Minneapolis, and St.
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Status of Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed new rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If enacted, the rule will narrow the definition of “independent contractor”, having
New Minnesota Law Allows Educational Support Professionals to Receive Unemployment During the Summer Break
School’s out! Good news for educational support professionals! Minnesota has amended its unemployment insurance law for education support professionals that work in a non-instructional position (i.e., it does not apply to teachers). Effective May 28, 2023, school employees such as
Non-Union Contractors to Be Liable for Subcontractors’ Unpaid Wages to Their Employees
Effective August 1, 2023, contractors will be liable for their subcontractors’ unpaid wages to employees for all new or amended construction contracts on or after that date. Yes, you heard that right. Contractors are now on the hook for the
New Minnesota Law Provides Additional Protections for Pregnant and Lactating Employees – Including Break Times
Effective July 1, 2023, Minnesota’s new law requires employers to provide reasonable break times for lactating employees to express milk, regardless of the child’s age (it was 1 year). Break times must be provided even if doing so would “unduly
EEOC Issues Guidance on the Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Employment Selection
Okay, another non-wage and hour post, but how could I not! This AI stuff is everywhere and now the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is chiming in. On May 18, 2023, the EEOC released a technical assistance document outlining considerations
Minneapolis & St. Paul Minimum Wage Increases July 1, 2023
Friendly reminder – the minimum wage rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul increase yet again July 1, 2023. The minimum wage rate for employers with 100 employees or less in Minneapolis will increase from $13.50 to $14.50. In St.
Minnesota’s New Earned Sick and Safe Time Law For Employees Working 80+ Hours In Minnesota
Effective January 1, 2024, all employers (wherever your office/HQ is located) must provide earned sick and safe time (“ESST“) for all employees (yes, including part-time and temporary) who work 80+ hours in a year in Minnesota. Employers may
Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana)
While yet another non-wage and hour topic, certainly it is one that everyone in Minnesota is talking about, so how can I not write about it? In the words of our very own Bob Dylan…the times, they are a-changin’! Effective
Coming January 2026 – Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave
Effective January 1, 2026, all employers with employees in Minnesota will be required to participate in the state-run paid family and medical leave program which provides both paid and protected leave. A 0.7% payroll tax will be introduced to fund