Many employers use “stay or pay” agreements to seek reimbursement of certain costs advanced on behalf of the employee if the employee leaves their employment within a specified time period. Signing bonuses, training payments, relocation stipends and other cash payments
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Golf Course Redevelopment Continues to Spur Litigation
This blog has previously observed how golf course redevelopment commonly leads to land use disputes between, on one hand, those seeking to redevelop the former course, and on the other hand, neighboring landowners benefiting from the status quo.[1] These…
30 Frequently Asked Questions for Minnesota Property Tax Appeals
Do you feel you are paying more than your fair share in property taxes? If so, you may be able to reduce your taxes or obtain a refund. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive…
Securing a Cannabis License in Minnesota
By Doug Junker & Bill Griffith
Cannabis sales are anticipated to begin in Minnesota by spring or early summer of 2025. This new market will open opportunities for businesses to engage in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales, under a comprehensive framework designed to ensure compliance…
The Changing Landscape of Independent Contractor Status in Minnesota
In Minnesota, as in other states and with the federal government, employers who wrongly classify workers as independent contractors are subject to significant penalties, interest, and taxes. The 2024 legislature enacted a number of changes to the various statutes that…
The Changing Landscape of Independent Contractor Status in Minnesota
In Minnesota, as in other states and with the federal government, employers who wrongly classify workers as independent contractors are subject to significant penalties, interest, and taxes. The 2024 legislature enacted a number of changes to the various statutes that…
Out With the New and In With the Newer? Eight Things Employers Need To Know About Minnesota’s Amendments to Earned Sick and Safe Time
Minnesota wasted no time before revisiting its Earned Sick and Safe Time law which originally took effect January 1, 2024. In late May, Governor Walz signed into law the legislature’s amendments to the state’s earned sick and safe (ESST) requirements.…
Minnesota Joins the Ranks: Enacting the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
By Chris Young
On May 24, 2024, Governor Walz signed the recently passed Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA” or “the Act”), making Minnesota the nineteenth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. The MCDPA, effective July 31, 2025, provides robust protections…
Legal Challenges Say “Not So Fast” to FTC’s Noncompete Ban
As many of you probably already know, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC’) issued a Final Rule outright banning employment-based noncompete agreements. The ban is expected to go into effect in August. The three key takeaways from the Final Rule…
Minnesota Bans Inquiries into Applicants’ Pay History
A new Minnesota law banning employers from asking for applicants’ pay history went into effect at the beginning of 2024. All Minnesota employers are now prohibited from requesting or requiring job applicants – including internal hires – to disclose their…