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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What employers and employees need to know about emergency paid sick leave and family leave.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What employers and employees need to know about emergency paid sick leave and family leave.

John Bisanz, Jr. | Eric Friske

As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly alters the way many Americans work and live, certain employers will now need to be prepared for significant paid sick and family leave changes going into effect in less than two weeks. The recently enacted “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (FFCRA), which goes into effect on April 2,…

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Coronavirus and Insurance Coverage: Does your business have insurance coverage for losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic?

Coronavirus and Insurance Coverage: Does your business have insurance coverage for losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic?

David Bradley Olsen | Scott A. Neilson | Court Anderson | Eric Friske

Insurance policies contain countless provisions that provide or exclude coverage for events that most people would never anticipate. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is one of those unanticipated events, and businesses are advised to carefully review their insurance policies for possible coverage. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the world, the disease outbreak has disrupted…

Coronavirus
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Understanding the SECURE Act of 2019: Significant Changes Impact Retirement and Estate Planning

Understanding the SECURE Act of 2019: Significant Changes Impact Retirement and Estate Planning

Scott Emery

On December 20th, the SECURE Act – Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 – was signed into law. The new legislation, which took effect January 1, 2020, brings significant changes to account holders and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts (Traditional and Roth IRAs) and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Retirement Benefits, Wills & Trust Agreements
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Legal Update: Minnesota Wage Theft Statute Changes

Legal Update: Minnesota Wage Theft Statute Changes

Court Anderson | Eric Friske

Employers in Minnesota should be prepared for sweeping changes that go into effect next week. On July 1, 2019, Minnesota will 1) start requiring employers to provide written wage-related information to employees, 2) change existing law governing when employees must be paid and the penalty for failing to pay wages and commission owed, as well…

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