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Peters & Kappenman is dedicated to keeping employers up to date on the laws that affect them. We encourage you to learn more and to contact us if you have questions about a particular legal development.
Should You Have Employment Claims Insurance ("EPLI)"? If So, What Steps Can You Take To Make It Most Effective For Your Company.
February 10th, 2014
Contributor: Gregory L. Peters
Why should you be concerned about labor and employment related lawsuits, claims, charges, investigations and audits (“claims” for short) in the fi…
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Investigations in the Workplace: 5 Steps Every Employer Should Take After Receiving a Complaint
December 12th, 2013
An employee has made a complaint to management – now what? There are five steps that employers can follow to identify when an investigation is appro…
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"Ban the [Criminal History] Box"
September 27th, 2013
“Ban the Box” in Minnesota on January 1, 2014 – Other Jurisdictions May Follow Suit Starting on January 1, 2014, Minnesota employers…
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Categories: Minnesota Employment Laws
REMINDER: October 1, 2013 Notice Requirement under the Affordable Care Act
September 27th, 2013
No later than October 1, 2013, employers must provide a notice to employees regarding the existence of the health care exchange. The notice simply inf…
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Categories: Employee Benefits & Health Care
Minnesota Supreme Court Finds Certain Wage Deductions Unlawful
August 28th, 2013
On August 14, 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court held in Karl v. Uptown Drink, LLC, that employees do not have to show that their wages fell below mini…
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Recent Legal Developments
July 11th, 2013
Employer Obligations Under Affordable Care Act Delayed One Year The U.S. Treasury Department announced that enforcement of the provisions of the Affor…
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Minnesota Legislative Update: 5 Things Employers Should Know
June 5th, 2013
Contributor: Martin D. Kappenman
Minnesota’s legislative session came to a close at the end of May with the passage of a flurry of new bills. Employers may be wondering how some of…
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Minnesota Court of Appeals - Attorneys' Fees Awarded To Peters & Kappenman Attorneys For Home-Based Childcare Providers In Case Against Governor Dayton - Small Businesses Can "Fight City Hall"
May 8th, 2013
Late last month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals found the Governor and the Bureau of Mediation Services to be liable for the attorneys’ fees of…
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Contractor's Employees Access Premises to Distribute Handbills
April 6th, 2013
Contributor: Martin D. Kappenman
The United States Supreme Court recently denied a Las Vegas casino’s petition to review the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District o…
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New I-9 Form Released
April 6th, 2013
On March 8, 2013, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised Form I-9, which must be used by all employers to verif…
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