Minnesota Employment Laws – “By the Numbers”
The applicability of many employment laws is often tied to the number of employees a particular company has. While large businesses are generally required to comply with more laws than small businesses, all employers must stay alert and in compliance with the latest employment law changes. For example, Minneapolis recently became the first city in […]
Obama Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Grant Paid Sick Leave
On September 7, 2015, in honor of the Labor Day holiday, President Obama issued Executive Order 13706 requiring federal contractors to offer their employees up to 7 days of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave for family care. The White House justified the need for the directive in a press release emphasizing that the […]