Laura Pfeiffer and Rachel Brygger will be co-presenting on “Paid Sick and Family Leave Laws,” at The Law Firm Alliance Associate Forum webinar on April 10, 2024. The list of states and even cities that have enacted new paid leave laws continues to grow. Chicago’s new leave law permits employees to use accrued paid leave ...
April 10, 2024
Laura Pfeiffer, Aimée Dayhoff, and Lisa Ellingson will present the webinar, “2024 Employment Privacy Landscape – What You Need to Know,” hosted and moderated by Horton, on March 7, 2024. The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we ...
March 7, 2024
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule changing its existing test to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule largely rescinds the more employer-friendly five-factor test issued under the Trump Administration, reverting back to ...
As we step into the dynamic landscape of 2024, the realm of employment law is once again poised for transformation. Amidst this shifting landscape, employers face a crucial need to stay informed and prepared for potential changes that could significantly impact their operations. Join us for an exclusive webinar: “Potential Employment Law Changes in the 2024 ...
February 20, 2024
The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we work. Many businesses are familiar with the laws dealing with privacy requirements for their customers, but in recent years this focus has expanded to include strict regulations covering the ...
January 25, 2024
The 2023 legislative session saw a substantial number of changes to employment laws in Minnesota. As you and your business enter 2024, the team at Winthrop & Weinstine has prepared a summary of the changes that may impact your business, as well as helpful checklists to guide you as you comply with those changes. Sick ...
Beginning January 1, 2024, employers will be required to provide to Minnesota employees “earned sick and safe time”, or paid leave that can be used for certain reasons, including when an employee is sick, to care for a sick family member or to seek assistance if an employee or their family member has experienced domestic ...
October 24, 2023
Over the summer, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a new earned sick and safe time (ESST) law that goes into effect starting January 1, 2024. Governor Tim Walz signed the new amendments into the current sick and safe time law, as part of an omnibus jobs and economic development bill. The law requires employers to ...
Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys Tom Hanson and Laura Pfeiffer will be presenting at the MBA Annual Conference on October 2-4, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sessions will include discussions on NextGenTV, Media and Employment Law, AM Radio in the Dashboard, FCC, Legislature, Advocacy, Content, Recruitment and more to be announced. For more information, please see ...
October 2, 2023
The New Standard on Employer Rules and Policies Last month, the NLRB issued a ruling in the Stericycle case adopting a new legal standard regarding policies surrounding an employee’s right to organize. Under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, workers have the “right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to ...
Laura Pfeiffer and Mark Pihart will be presenting, “Legalized Cannabis: What Your Business Needs to Know,” on September 12, 2023. If you’re a business owner or manager, you may still have questions about how to deal with legalized cannabis. This webinar, sponsored by all Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce, will discuss: What rights do Minnesotans have ...
September 12, 2023
Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys Heather Bredeson and Laura Pfeiffer will be speaking at the Federal and Minnesota Wage and Hour Law event on August 15, 2023 at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis. Heather and Laura will present, “Timing and Manner of Payment.” Other conference topics include: What You Need to Know to Remain Compliant ...
August 15, 2023