Hiring an independent contractor can be a practical way to bring in additional help without adding a permanent employee. But just because someone works on a contract basis, sends invoices, or receives a 1099 doesn't necessarily mean they're legally an independent...
ESST isn't just another employment policy. It's a legal requirement for most Minnesota employers. Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law gives eligible employees the right to earn paid leave for certain health- and safety-related reasons. While the law has...
Non-competes are mostly gone in Minnesota. That doesn’t mean the problem is. Minnesota changed the law in 2023, and for most employers, non-compete agreements are no longer enforceable. That part is clear. What’s less clear — and what we’re still seeing — is how...