Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Retail Sales Employees
Pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), covered employers must generally pay employees overtime pay for hours in excess of 40 hours in one workweek.See 29 U.S.C. § 207(a). There are certain exemptions to the overtime requirements under the FLSA. One exemption applies to certain employees who work at a retail or service establishment. […]
Choice of Business Form for a Professional Firm
Professionals in regulated industries in Minnesota have various options for the type of business form in which to operate a business providing professional services. These options include sole proprietorship, partnership variations, corporation, and limited liability company. This article provides an overview of options for professionals and discusses the obligations a professional may have under the […]
Overview of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act
In the State of Minnesota, most drug and alcohol testing of job applicants and employees is governed by the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 181.950 et seq. (“DATWA”). DATWA is one of the most restrictive state drug and alcohol testing statutes in the nation. Because of the complex […]