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Are Whiskey Plates in Minnesota a Thing of the Past?
Minnesota’s use of “whiskey plates” has come to an end for all intents and purposes. Just this week, Minnesota enacted a new law that drastically changes the requirements for drivers to display “whiskey plates.” Now[...]
Minnesota Employees Can Be Entitled to Pay for Time Spent Voting
At long last, Election Day is almost here. Most everyone agrees this election may be one of the most important in recent history. Voter turnout is approaching record levels. Much of that has come in[...]
Emergency DEED Small Business Loans
On March 23, 2020, Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-15 directing the Department of the Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to develop and emergency small business loans program. These loans will carry a 0%[...]
What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Coronavirus Response Act
Congress has passed and the President has signed the $100 billion Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “the Act”), which is intended to provide relief to struggling employees and their families. The FFCRA will[...]
“On the Basis of Sex”
The United States Supreme Court begins its term each year on the first Monday of October. Yesterday, on its second day in session, it heard argument on three of the most important cases of the[...]
New State and Federal Overtime Rules
Most people know that hourly workers are entitled to be paid overtime under some circumstances. But two developments over the past week have shaken up the law as to who is covered by overtime laws[...]
New DWI Law: Boats, Snowmobiles, and ATVs
A new change to Minnesota's DWI laws that many drivers will notice went into effect earlier this month. Previously, receiving a DWI in a typical car or truck would not affect that individual's ability to[...]
“But I’m on Salary!”: Why Salaried Employees May be Entitled to Overtime Pay Anyway
Many people believe that being paid a salary means you are not required to be paid at least minimum wage and overtime for working more than 40 hours in a week. This is a misconception.[...]
DWI Victories: Right to Counsel
One of the common questions we are asked is how to successfully contest a DWI. It comes down to thoroughly reviewing all evidence with a focus on what the officer did or failed to do.[...]
