Minnesota cities have to keep up with changing commerce that can decimate a real estate market, urban growth and property values. Downtown St. Paul, for example, once had eight department stores and lost the last remaining Macy's Department Store in early 2013....
Month: September 2015
Internship rules may change for business
Minnesota businesses may consider using interns to perform business tasks as these workers obtain experience, knowledge and even educational credits. While considered a low-cost alternative to hiring wage workers, these arrangement may lead to business disputes. The...
Employee relationships constantly evolving
The legal status of workers in Minnesota and throughout the United States is evolving, and long-standing assumptions may not always apply. Actions by the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board, among others, can change requirements for wages...
Federal board redefines joint employer relationship
The National Labor Relations Board issued a decision that may have a tremendous impact on Minnesota's franchises, temporary agencies and business formation on Aug. 27. The NLRB refined its criteria for determining joint-employer status to reflect current economic...