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Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules Published

Brian Benkstein

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) recently published rules interpreting and clarifying some of the requirements in Minnesota’s Paid Family Medical Leave Law (“MPLL”), which is codified…

What Employers Should Know about ‘No Tax on Tips’

Brian Benkstein

The One Big Beautiful Bill includes a change to how tipped workers are taxed: the new “No Tax on Tips” provision is retroactive to the start of 2025 and runs…

The P.A.I.D. Program Is Back

Brian Benkstein

During President Trump’s first term, the administration implemented a program to encourage employers to identify compliance issues under the federal wage and hour laws and the Family Medical Leave Act…

Minnesota Expands Employment Protections for Cannabis Registry Participants

Brian Benkstein

In its 2025 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature expanded employment protections for participants in medical cannabis registry programs. Employers should review the following updates to familiarize themselves with these changes…

First Impressions Matter – 8th Circuit Holds that Employee Impressions Should Be Considered in Determining Whether Employer Statements are Unlawfully Coercive

David Richie

On June 17, 2025, a divided Eighth Circuit panel addressed a key challenge to the NLRB’s standard for evaluating whether an employer’s statements regarding unionization violate the National Labor Relations…

Minnesota 2025 Legislative Update: It’s A Wrap!

Brian Benkstein

As we reported, the 2025 Minnesota Legislature special session concluded on Tuesday, June 10th with Governor Walz signing legislation on Saturday, June 14th. Although the 2025 legislative session did not…

Minnesota Legislature’s Special Session Concludes Tuesday, June 10, 2025—Stay Tuned for Updates

Brian Benkstein

Last month, we discussed how the Minnesota Legislature adjourned its regular session without passing several key budget and policy bills. Governor Walz convened a special session on Monday, June 9…

Gutting the “Background Circumstances” Requirement for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

David Richie

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. To establish a prima facie case of discrimination under…