How does severance pay affect eligibility for unemployment benefits? *

USA - April 5 2013
Receipt of severance pay will typically either delay an applicant's eligibility for unemployment benefits or will reduce the amount of benefits they…

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DOL releases new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster and forms *

USA - February 28 2013
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released revised and updated several of its forms to help employers administer leave under the Family and…

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Does accusing a former employee of blackmail and extortion constitute defamation? *

USA - February 22 2013
Not necessarily. The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota recently dismissed a defamation claim that relied on accusations of blackmail…

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Minimum wage legislation gains momentum *

USA - February 18 2013
Efforts to raise Minnesota's minimum wage appear to be gaining momentum. In early January, Minnesota Senator Chris Eaton introduced a bill that would…

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Negligent retention – when is workplace violence reasonably foreseeable? *

USA - February 11 2013
Unfortunately, incidents of workplace violence are increasingly common. One major risk for employers associated with workplace violence is the…

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