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As the pandemic and civil unrest continue, a bit of levity might be a welcome relief. Thus, let us consider the defamation case filed by former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra against former teammate ...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently issued Executive Order 20-50, which in relevant part, suspends all existing consumer garnishment actions and prohibits new consumer garnishment actions from being commenced during the peacetime emergency declared in Executive ...
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued revised enforcement guidance for recording cases of COVID-19, effectively rescinding their previous guidance memorandum of April 10, 2020. OSHA had previously required employers ...
A video recording of Felhaber Larson’s May 13th webinar entitled “How to Implement an Effective Reduction in Force” is now available below. This is a very instructive guide for everyone considering workforce adjustments as Minnesota ...
On May 18, 2020, the Department of Labor issued a final rule eliminating certain restrictions on businesses seeking to take advantage of the retail or service establishment exemption of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). ...
The Department off Labor (DOL) is back at it again, issuing new FAQ’s regarding the FFCRA. Most relate to how to determine the hours and pay to which employees working irregular hours are entitled if ...
On May 13, 2020, Governor Walz issued Emergency Executive Order 20-54 clarifying that employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who voice safety concerns to management related to COVID-19. The Executive Order additionally provides a ...
Yesterday, May 13, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department issued new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Previously, the Treasury Department indicated that applicants and borrowers should review their applications in order to be sure ...
