On January 1, 2025, a significant shift in Minnesota’s employment landscape will take place with the implementation of a new pay transparency law. Under this statute, employers will be required to disclose salary ranges or fixed pay rates in all job postings. This new mandate, part of the broader Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill signed into law in May 2024 by Governor Walz, will be codified at Minn. Stat. § 181.173.
We are proud to announce Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 124,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit…
Lisa Spencer, President and Shareholder at Henson Efron is a 2001 graduate of Mitchell Hamline. She is one of 11 new board members beginning July 2024. Mitchell Hamline’s 32-member Board of Trustees is composed of leaders in the legal profession, business, and the nonprofit sector.
Seize the Opportunity: Expert Guidance Essential as Estate Tax Exemption Sunset Approaches
Christopher Burns | Scott Emery | Brigitt Orfield
The current federal estate and gift tax exemption amounts are scheduled to be more than cut in half from in excess of $14,000,000 to less than $7,000,000 due to the sunsetting of tax breaks on December 31, 2025. For high-net-worth individuals, the time to plan for these changes is now. Partnering with a skilled estate planning team is crucial to navigate these changes effectively.
We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Caitlin Deal, Joe Dixon Jr., Katy Graves, Anne Haaland, Sarah J. Hewitt, Amy M. Krupinski, Scott Neilson, Lisa Spencer, Lloyd Stern, Dylan Wallace and Kelly Zech have been recognized as 2023 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized…
FTC Rule Bans Noncompete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg | Eric Friske
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will significantly impact the use of noncompete agreements in the United States. As an employer or employee, it is crucial to understand how these changes may affect you and your organization.
Following a nomination by Henson Efron paralegal, Jake Enger, Bob Gagne, a volunteer with Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR)* was on site to present Lisa Spencer with the Patriot Award. This award recognizes efforts made by employers in support of citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time…