Pregnant women working for companies in Minnesota may rely on specific legal requirements imposed upon an employer for providing a safe and healthy workplace. Under state law, employers with more than 21 employees in one location must provide a pregnant worker with...
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What you should know about Minnesota’s new Wage Theft Law
As reported by the Duluth News Tribune, Minnesota’s new Wage Theft Law allows for penalties levied against business owners to include fines up to $100,000 and 20 years of jail time. The harsh penalties may apply in cases in which it is determined that employees’...
What should I know about divorce in Minnesota?
If you are looking at a divorce in your future, it is important to understand the legal basis of the process. Laws surrounding divorce differ between states, and if you are going through the process in Minnesota, you want to understand Minnesota laws. Only then will...
Signs of retaliation after reported discrimination
Employees who report discriminatory actions by their employers can receive protection from retaliation. Unfortunately, spotting these retaliatory strategies can be difficult. Companies often argue that their actions stem from poor performance or circumstance rather...
Providing for children through a life insurance trust
The cost of raising a child can be daunting when considered as a lump sum. According to Nerd Wallet, some financial experts estimate that parents in Minnesota may spend more than $250,000 per child on basic necessities. After food, clothing, a home, transportation,...
Piercing The Corporate Veil Personal Liability For Corporate Debts
Forming a corporate entity is often one of the first items checked off of the to-do list for a new business. Although not essential in every case, creating a corporation or LLC provides a number of benefits to start-up business owners – not least of which is the...
Minnesota Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is exhilarating and, in many situations, may be more economical than driving a car or truck. It is also the riskier mode of transportation given the relative lack of protection for the rider. Even when wearing the appropriate helmet and protective...
Child Custody Disputes Across Two States
Disputes over child custody in a divorce or between unmarried parents can lead to highly contentious and emotionally charged conflicts. The final determination regarding custody is also a complex one, given the many subjective factors applied by the court in such...
Imputing Income For Child Support Calculation
In a divorce involving minor children, one of the issues that the parties and the court are tasked with deciding is the amount of child support. Child support is paid by one parent to the other for the benefit of any children of the marriage. The amount of child...
What Is A Motion To Dismiss
Not every lawsuit goes to trial. If someone has filed a complaint against you, it does not mean that you must go before the court – but it does mean that you must respond. A “Motion to Dismiss” is one such response. It is usually filed immediately after the complaint...