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State Employment Law Articles
Report Link New Minnesota Statute Limits Use of Criminal History Information in Civil Claims Against Employers.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - September 10, 2009 A new Minnesota statute may help private employers defend against certain civil claims arising from the harmful conduct of an employee or former employee. Report Link Employers Beware: Failure to Strictly Comply with Minnesota’s Drug Testing Law Can Cause Unexpected LiabilityGray Plant Mooty - April 15, 2009 Common sense and a commitment to treating people fairly can go a long way in avoiding liability for employment law claims. But there are many traps for the well-intentioned but unwary employer. One of those traps is the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (DATWA). A recent decision by a federal district court in Minnesota provides an important reminder for employers of the potential liability that could result if employers do not precisely follow the terms of DATWA. Report Link No More Free Matches: October 1 Smoking Ban Affects Your BusinessGray Plant Mooty - October 12, 2007 By October 1, 2007, all Minnesota employers must comply with new obligations under the “Freedom to Breathe Act.” The new Minnesota law, enacted earlier this year, prohibits smoking in indoor public places, on public transportation, and in nearly all places of employment. Report Link Minnesota Law to Give Employees Right to Review Personnel Records.Jackson Lewis LLP - June 19, 2007 Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) has signed a bill requiring Minnesota employers to provide all new hires with written notice of their right to review their personnel records under state law. Report Link Two New Minnesota Laws Impose Additional Employer Requirements Regarding Employee Social Security Numbers and Review of Personnel Records.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - June 11, 2007 Minnesota employers must quickly adjust their business and personnel practices to abide by two new statutes. The first, effective July 1, 2007, requires employers to restrict access to and the use of social security numbers. The second, effective January 1, 2008, compels employers to provide written notice to employees of their right to review their personnel record under Minnesota's Personnel Records Statute. Report Link Minnesota Employers May Be Requested to Provide Employee Information Under New Child Support Law.Jackson Lewis LLP - December 18, 2006 The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has issued a notice alerting employers to new requirements under a change in the state's child support law. The notice is reprinted below. For more information, please contact Jackson Lewis partner David Duddleston in Minneapolis, (612) 359-1762. Report Link Minnesota Gun Law Found Unconstitutional.Jackson Lewis LLP - July 16, 2004 On July 13, 2004, a Ramsey County Judge declared the Minnesota Personal Protection Act in violation of Minnesota's Constitution and enjoined further enforcement. Report Link New Reference Law.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - June 24, 2004 Employee references have been a headache for employers due to concerns over defamation challenges. The legislature recently passed a statute that provides some measure of reprieve. Report Link Ready, Fire, Aim: Minnesota's New Concealed Gun Law.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - August 27, 2003 The Minnesota Citizen's Personal Protection Act of 2003 (commonly referred to as the "Conceal and Carry Law") became law on May 28, 2003. Individuals with a permit to carry a "firearm" now are permitted to carry a weapon to work or while engaged in work, unless the employer restricts that right. Report Link Companies Need To Act Now To Prohibit Guns On Their Premises.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - May 08, 2003 The Minnesota Citizens’ Personal Protection Act of 2003 (“the Act”), commonly referred to as “the conceal-carry law,” takes effect on May 28, 2003. Report Link Responding to Requests for Personnel Documents.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - December 31, 2002 Employers typically receive three types of requests for personnel documents: 1. a request from a current or former employee for a copy of his or her personnel file; 2. a subpoena demanding production of specified documents for a current or former employee; or 3. a letter from an attorney requesting documents for a current or former employee. Employers should know and follow the applicable legal requirements and good business practices when responding to these requests. Report Link drug and alcohol testing: is your policy up-to-date?Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - April 01, 2002 Regardless of the reason for drug and/or alcohol testing, employers must ensure that they comply with the applicable federal and state laws or risk substantial monetary penalties. Report Link background checks may require advance disclosure.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - June 01, 2000 Discusses risks associated in conducting background check without making required disclosures under the Federal Credit Report Act (FCRA) and the Minnesota Access to Consumer Reports Act (MACRA). Report Link arbitrating discrimination claims in minnesota: a bump in the road.Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - June 01, 2000 Discusses Correll v. Distinctive Dental Services, P.A., in which the Minnesota Supreme Court held that the "exclusivity" provision of the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Section 363.11)precludes arbitration of pending human rights act claim. Report Link arbitrating discrimination claims: has its time come. Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - August 01, 1999 Discusses Correll v. Distinctive Dental Services, P.A., in which the Minnesota Court of Appeals required submission of plaintiff's discrimination claim to arbitration. [Appears that the case was subsequently reversed. See Correll v. Distinctive Dental Services, P.A., C7-98-2251 (Minn. March 16, 2000) (plaintiff entitled to a stay of arbitration because section 363.11 of the human rights act precludes arbitration of pending human rights act claim).
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