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The recent changes to state and federal tax law require Minnesota employers to complete both a federal Form W-4 and a Minnesota Form W-4MN for new emp… Read More

Take Steps Now to Prepare For New Burdens to Take Effect On January 1, 2020 We have previously alerted you to new obligations on employers as a result… Read More

The 2019 Minnesota Legislative Session concluded last week. Below is a brief summary of some employment related legislative changes passed by the legi… Read More

NLRB Reinstates Pre-2014 Independent Contractor Test One of the most challenging tasks for employers is how to determine whether an individual is an e… Read More

Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Private Cause of Action for Employees Terminated for Refusing to Share Tips On October 11, 2017, the Minnesota Supreme… Read More

The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump will significantly alter the focus of the administrative agencies overseeing employers. While we anticip… Read More

On May 27, 2016, the Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance mandating that all employees in the City of Minneapolis be provided with paid sick l… Read More

On Labor Day, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will force businesses with contracts with the federal government to provide employees wit… Read More