Employers

Important Workplace Updates in Minnesota for 2023: New Laws and Penalties for Employers, Get Your Required Notices and Posters Now

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Mankato, Minnesota – As businesses in Minnesota enter the New Year, they are met with new laws and paperwork requirements. Among these obligations, employers are mandated to display certain posters and notify employees of their rights by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MN DLI). Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant penalties. To ensure compliance, covered employers in Minnesota must prominently display the required workplace posters and provide mandatory notices to their employees. The MN DLI website provides access to view and download all necessary state notices and posters. Employers … Read more

Major Employment Law Changes Coming in 2024 for Connecticut Employers: Overtime, Noncompete Agreements, and More

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Hartford, Connecticut – Employers in Connecticut should be aware of new federal and state employment laws set to take effect in 2024, as well as other significant developments on the horizon. These changes will have implications for various aspects of the workplace, including overtime requirements, noncompete agreements, workplace discrimination claims, minimum wage increases, unemployment compensation, and sick leave policies. The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed raising the minimum salary level for overtime exemption from $684 per week ($35,568 annually) to $1,059 per week ($55,068 annually). Additionally, the DOL aims to increase the annual … Read more