March 21, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

U.S. Department of Homeland Security: New I-9 Guidance Issued

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the requirements for employers to review Form I-9 documents in-person with new employees. The change applies to employers and workplaces that are operating completely remotely. DHS announced that “Employers with employees taking physical proximity precautions due to COVID-19 will not be required to review the employee’s identity and employment authorization documents in the employee’s physical presence.” The physical documentation review requirements remains in effect for employees that are More +

June 27, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

New MN Employment Laws as of July 1

Effective July 1, 2019, Minnesota employers are subject to several new record-keeping and notice requirements. This law amends existing state labor laws and provides for new wage and hour requirements, protections and sanctions. Effective July 1, 2019, Minnesota employers are subject to several new record-keeping and notice requirements. This law amends existing state labor laws and provides for new wage and hour requirements, protections and sanctions. First, the following additional information is required on earnings statements for each pay period: More +

May 03, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Don’t Miss Out on the Severance Pay That’s Due to You

Severance pay, also known as a severance agreement or severance package, is compensation you receive upon termination of your employment. When negotiating terms of your employment, pay close attention to any language associated with the future potential to receive severance pay in Rochester. For example, you may only qualify to receive severance pay under certain conditions, such as a layoff related to company downsizing. There are several tips you should follow when negotiating severance terms with your employer: Review any previously signed More +

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