Misclassified employees are often denied benefits and protections they are entitled to by law. Employers that mistakenly or deliberately misclassify workers to reduce costs and avoid the burden of certain employment laws can be liable for all back taxes plus any applicable penalties and interest. Employee or Independent Contractor? An independent contractor is someone who generally works independently and controls when and how they work. Under … [Read more...]
Top 10 Myths Employers Should Know About Workplace Rights in MN
Navigating the various federal, state, and local laws and ordinances that control numerous aspects of the employer-employee relations can be intimidating and complex. For many employees, knowledge of employment laws may come from popular news sources, employee handbooks, and break-room posters that simply recite statutes. Here, we summarize the most common misconceived employment laws. MYTH 1: “At-will” employees can be terminated for any … [Read more...]
4 Considerations When Negotiating New Job Offers
Much like people and pets, job offers come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes you’re presented with a salary and benefits package and pretty much told to take it or leave it. Other times, however, your prospective new employer may be open to negotiation on everything from compensation to vacation time to perks like a car or even sabbatical time off. The amount of wiggle room you’ll have will depend on how deeply you care about getting the job … [Read more...]
Can I Legally Be Fired for What I Post on Facebook or Twitter?
Know Your Rights Minnesota is an employment “at will” state. “At will” employment means that an employer can fire an employee for any reason as long as the reason is not illegal. In some cases, employers may be able to legally fire employees for their social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. While employers can fire employees over their social media posts, there are instances in which it would be illegal to do so: First … [Read more...]
The Relevance of Tax Returns in Employment Disputes
We are about to enter into a national debate about the relevance of President Donald Trump’s past tax returns. These are sought in large part to determine the extent to which the President may have been financially entangled, in the past and through the current time, with foreign interests which could compromise his ability to lead our country objectively. These financial ties, if established through these returns, may have been used to coerce … [Read more...]
