As many employers are reviewing handbooks and policies for revisions for the new year, Employers without a business located in Minneapolis (but who have workers working in Minneapolis) should note that you do not yet need to comply with the City of Minneapolis Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. On September 18, 2017, the Minnesota
Minnesota Employers – Are You Ready For The Minimum Wage Increases?
Effective January 1, 2018, Minnesota large employers (annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more) must pay a minimum wage of $9.65 per hour; small employers must pay $7.87 per hour. This is HIGHER than federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Accordingly, Minnesota law applies, and so generally no Minnesota employee (with some exceptions) should
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Sues City of Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Ordinance
On November 10, 2017, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce filed another lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis, this time challenging the Minneapolis minimum wage ordinance, set to take effect on January 1, 2018. In a press release, the Chamber noted that, “a patchwork of inconsistent local laws creates an administrative nightmare for employers,
Does the City of Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Apply to Your Minnesota Business?
It’s been a month since the City of Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance has gone into effect (July 1, 2017), and thus, employers based in Minneapolis with workers in Minneapolis should have already modified their existing paid time off (PTO) policy, or created a new sick and safe time policy. The most frequent question
Minneapolis City Council Passes $15 Minimum Wage Ordinance
On Friday, June 30, 2017, the Minneapolis City Council passed a $15 minimum wage ordinance on a vote of 11-1, amending Title 2, Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Workplace Regulations (link is to the draft ordinance). The Ordinance requires that large employers (100 or more employees) pay Minneapolis workers
Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Now In Effect (July 1, 2017)
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Minneapolis workers are celebrating the July 1, 2017 Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time ordinance that is now in effect. I’ve written about this before, but as July 1 has rolled around, I wanted to remind Minneapolis employers to be sure your policies and procedures are compliant now.
Minnesota Chamber Sues City of Minneapolis Over Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, along with several other employer groups such as TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, filed a lawsuit today in Hennepin County challenging the City of Minneapolis’ new Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance – as recently amended. The press release summarizing the action can be found here. In short, they
Minneapolis Back On Track Towards $15/Hr. Minimum Wage Vote
In a huge turn of events, on August 22, 2016, Hennepin County District Court Judge Susan M. Robiner resurrected the $15 minimum wage ballot question for the City of Minneapolis to put on the November 8, 2016 ballot. The case, brought by individuals related to 15 Now MN, is styled Vasseur et al. v.