On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision holding that certain provisions that are commonly found in employee separation (severance) agreements – specifically, non-disparagement provisions and provisions requiring an individual to keep the terms of a separation agreement confidential – are unlawful under Section 7 of the National Labor …
New Required EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster
On October 19, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a new “Know Your Rights” poster that employers are required to post on their premises (the very next day, the EEOC updated the poster). The “Know Your Rights” poster describes federal laws that prohibit discrimination. More information about the “Know Your Rights” poster …
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New Minnesota Minimum Wage To Take Effect on January 1, 2023
On January 1 of each year, Minnesota’s minimum wage increases to account for inflation. For 2023, the following Minnesota minimum wage rates are in effect: For purposes of Minnesota’s minimum wage, a large employer is one with annual gross revenues of $500,000 or more and a small employer is a business with annual gross revenues …
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