Many employers are requiring that employees eligible for COVID-19 vaccines must get the vaccine and must provide proof of this vaccination before returning to work. There is a clear public health justification for this requirement, and employers will be given wide latitude in enforcing this kind of policy. Affected employees, however, need to understand their rights and there are certain scenarios when these requirements may have to … [Read more...]
MN Court Affirms Validity of Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
In May 2016, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed the Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, which is codified in Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. As a result of this ordinance, an additional 100,000 workers in Minneapolis began to earn paid sick time. Additionally, individuals employed in Minneapolis who work for a business who employs 6 or more employees must earn at least one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours … [Read more...]
House Passes Bill on Paid Family Leave Act
As employment attorneys, we often see employees who need to take time off to care for their loved ones or their own medical issues but are unable to afford the unpaid time available under the FMLA. An employee’s inability to take paid time off in these instances is why as Minnesota employment attorneys we are excited that the Minnesota House of Representatives passed H.F. 5. This bill, if it passes the Minnesota Senate and is then approved by … [Read more...]
Minority Shareholder Rights in Minnesota
Small businesses like medical practices and law firms typically are organized as corporations, limited liability companies, or limited liability partnerships. In Minnesota they are governed by the state’s Professional Firms Act. A key feature is that the people who work for such entities are often owners as well as employees – partners, corporate shareholders, or LLC members. Sometimes minority owners have their rights “oppressed” by the … [Read more...]
Celebrating Attorney Jean Boler’s Contributions to Law: An Interview with Larry Schaefer
Watch the interview video → Larry Schaefer: We are here for the purpose of celebrating Jean Boler's retirement. It's both a joyous and a sad occasion. I've had the great privilege of working with Jean for many years. We've worked together both in our prior positions at Sprenger & Lang and now at Schaefer Halleen. So Jean, we wanted to just ask some basic questions of you as you're approaching this wonderful milestone and just talk to you … [Read more...]
