One of the more closely watched and hotly debated topics at both the state and federal level over the course of the last few years has been the adequacy of wage and hour laws. Indeed, this past election saw voters in four states — Alaska, Arkansas, Nevada, and South Dakota — vote “yes” to the …
Nationwide protests, including here in MSP, call for higher wages Read More »
Last week, we discussed how unnerving it can be for physicians to receive notice from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice that an investigation has been launched into a written complaint filed against them. We also discussed why it’s important for physicians not to become too flustered in these scenarios given that 1) the investigation …
Minnesota MDs and corrective action agreements — II Read More »
The simple truth is that there is a seemingly endless list of tasks to complete in the immediate aftermath of a loved one’s passing from contacting friends and family to making funeral arrangements. Indeed, things often don’t get any easier once these tasks are complete as there are often estate administration issues that must be …
Do you know enough about the Minnesota probate process? Read More »
As a physician, you’ve worked hard to earn your medical degree, establish yourself in the field and build a successful practice. That’s precisely why it can be so unnerving to learn that the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is investigating a written complaint/report filed against you, as everything you’ve worked for — including your professional …
A Chicago-area Ford Motor plant made headlines earlier this month after it was hit with a lawsuit filed by four female employees alleging an “on-going pattern and practice of sexual harassment and discrimination … spanning more than two decades.” While the exact details of the complaint are too lengthy to detail in a single blog …
You aren’t powerless when confronted with sexual harassment Read More »
Statistics show that an astounding 64 percent of Americans currently have no estate plan, meaning they have no formalized plans in place for their assets, their health care wishes or even their children should they pass unexpectedly. In past posts, we’ve discussed the various reasons as to why so many Americans are putting off the …
Today’s lesson: Don’t forget about your estate plan Read More »
For the last few months, our blog has been examining how the Minnesota Human Rights Act outlines a series of provisions expressly prohibiting employers from engaging in certain pre-employment practices. Specifically, we’ve been discussing how this law bans employers from making certain inquiries during the hiring and interviewing process that could otherwise be used in …
How much do you know about prohibited hiring practices in MN? – III Read More »
Thanksgiving may still be two weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped both retailers and consumers alike from already making plans for the long holiday weekend. Indeed, several retailers have already announced that stores will not only be open on the traditional Black Friday shopping holiday, but on Thanksgiving as well. At least one of the …
Walmart gearing up for holiday sales and protests Read More »
A few weeks back, our blog began discussing how Minnesota law permits those who feel very strongly about the type of medical care that should be administered in the event of their mental and/or physical incapacity to execute a legally binding document known as a health care directive. To recap, a health care directive accomplishes …
An examination of health care directives in Minnesota – II Read More »
While most people might not realize it, a fascinating employment law case is currently playing out here in Minnesota that may serve to define the extent to which employers can shift health care cost to their employees based on the results of behavior-based testing. The case in question involves Honeywell, which was originally founded in …
Health policy of major Minnesota employer challenged in federal court Read More »