Minnesota employers affected by same-sex marriage *

USA - May 15 2013
Employers in Minnesota should consider how same-sex marriage will affect the benefits offered to employees, such as medical coverage and retirement…

Co-authors: Megan E. Hladilek .

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Minnesota Senate passes bill to bar criminal history requests on employment applications *

USA - April 22 2013
On April 20, 2013, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill (S.F. 523) that would amend Minn. Stat. § 364.021 to prohibit criminal history requests on…

Co-authors: Daniel G. Prokott .

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EEOC issues guidance for use of conviction and arrest records *

USA - April 30 2012
On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an enforcement guidance (Guidance) and corresponding Q&A that outline the EEOC's position regarding the use of criminal history information in employment decisions.

Co-authors: Steven R. Anderson .

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OSHA issues directive for investigating workplace violence *

USA - October 3 2011
On September 8, 2011, OSHA issued a compliance directive (the "Directive") on workplace violence that outlines enforcement procedures for OSHA field officers in determining whether and how to investigate employers for instances of alleged workplace violence. 

Co-authors: John W. Polley .

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Looking back at employment litigation *

USA - February 15 2011
Last year was a busy year for employment litigation.

Co-authors: Anne P. Zorn , Joel Patrick Schroeder .

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