July 2026

As employers continue recalibrating return-to-office expectations in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many are facing a steady stream of requests for full-time remote work as a disability accommodation under the ADA. Recent federal appellate decisions offer important guidance. Courts continue to treat these requests as highly fact-specific inquiries centered on the essential functions of […]

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Jul 20 2026

Minnesota ESST Rules: Practical Guidance for Employers on Accrual, Incentives, Documentation & More

HR Compliance, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law, Sick Leave

Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has finalized administrative rules for the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law, effective July 6, 2026. These clarifications address key pain points for employers—attendance incentives, documentation, accrual calculations, and policy interactions—making compliance more straightforward while protecting employee rights. Designating & Changing the Accrual Year The statute defines

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Jul 9 2026

Should You Fire Bob? HR’s 3-Part Checklist for Termination Decisions Involving Misconduct and Alcoholism

Firing, Labor Law, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Policies, Workplace Safety

Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company retreat, he stayed late at the bar, had a few too many drinks, and made a highly inappropriate pass at a member of the hotel staff. The hotel had enough and called you, his supervisor, to come get him. You dutifully complied and found Bob

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Jul 3 2026

The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

Employment Law, HR Compliance, Workplace Policies

Does your company’s employee handbook prohibit the use of Walkmans in the workplace? Does your document retention policy mention floppy disks? Does your dress code policy refer to “clam diggers” and “pedal pushers?” Does your handbook look like it was created by Dr. Frankenstein with bits and pieces from many other policies and handbooks from

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Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation: What Recent Court Decisions Mean for Employers

Minnesota ESST Rules: Practical Guidance for Employers on Accrual, Incentives, Documentation & More

Should You Fire Bob? HR’s 3-Part Checklist for Termination Decisions Involving Misconduct and Alcoholism

The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

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