When most Minnesota residents get an idea, they want to start working on it right away. In particular, if a person believes that the time has come to start a business, he or she may want to jump into the process as quickly as possible. If a person is of older age, he...
Month: March 2020
The CARES Act–Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a significant piece of the recently-passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). It is designed to help nonprofit and for‑profit businesses with less than 500 employees cover payroll and other...
Employers Required Posting
The Department of Labor's Families First Coronavirus Response Act has recently released a poster. The poster must be posted by April 1, 2020 by all Employers of 500 or less employees. You can find the poster at this link:...
Employers Required Posting
The Department of Labor's Families First Coronavirus Response Act has recently released a poster. The poster must be posted by April 1, 2020 by all Employers of 500 or less employees. You can find the poster at this link:...
What does Stay at Home Mean for Your Parenting Time Order
There are a lot of questions about parenting time and the directive for Minnesotans to stay home because of COVID-19. Minnesota Governor Waltz's Emergency Executive Order dated March 25, 2020 is clear that parenting time should continue as court ordered. Families can...
The Impact of a Peacetime Emergency on Family Court Hearings
The Governor declared a peacetime emergency on March 13, 2020, which placed restrictions on public activities because of the Coronavirus. This declaration impacted the Court system. As a result, we are receiving questions from clients in family law about their...
Minnesota Workers Exempt from Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay-at-Home Directive
Gov. Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at their homes and limit activities outside their homes to essential needs. The directive is effective from March 27, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. to April 10, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Order, which...
Parents may worry about sibling conflict when estate planning
Having children can be the biggest joy of many Minnesota residents' lives. Of course, siblings do not always get along, and it can often be difficult for parents to make decisions that will be good for everyone. As a result, some parents may struggle with estate...
Managing Parenting Time with COVID-19
If you abide by a court-ordered parenting time schedule, you may be wondering what impact the recent COVID-19 virus outbreak or a potential government-mandated lockdown will have on your normal parenting time schedule. Keep in mind that, given this unprecedented...
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: New I-9 Guidance Issued
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the requirements for employers to review Form I-9 documents in-person with new employees. The change applies to employers and workplaces that are operating completely remotely. DHS announced...