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In the wake of any crisis, stress and tensions run high. As a result, employers may be inclined to communicate prematurely, over- or under-communicate, or otherwise communicate without thinking about the potential legal repercussions that could follow (for example, regulatory scrutiny, shareholder lawsuits, employee lawsuits, etc.). To avoid a misstep that might compound a crisis, […]

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Nov 25 2025

Navigating the Risks of AI in HR and Recruitment

Artificial Intelligence, Firing, Hiring, HR Services, Labor Law

AI in HR hiring presents significant concerns centered onbias and discrimination, data privacy, and the loss of human interaction. While AI offers efficiency benefits, organizations must navigate these challenges carefully to ensure fair and compliant hiring processes. Synergy HR discussed concerns about the use of AI generally and specifically, the danger of bias in hiring

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Nov 3 2025

Minnesota’s New Break Law (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

Employment Law, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law

Starting Jan 1, 2026, MN employers must provide 30-min unpaid meal breaks & 15-min paid rest breaks—or face double damages. Synergy HR ensures compliance.

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Sep 24 2025

Navigating AI in HR: Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and Accountability

Artificial Intelligence, Hiring

Employers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and automated decision-making (ADS) tools for human resources functions. They are valuable tools for HR professionals, and should be an integral aspect of the HR operations of today and the future. Consequently, it should be no surprise to employer lawyers that our clients will be held liable when discriminatory

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Aug 28 2025

Unlock Stress-Free HR: Discover the Benefits of Synergy Human Resources’ Care Plan Subscription

HR Services

Synergy Human Resources has been offering an HR care plan subscription for several years. A subscription will help you take the worry out of managing your HR. Our HR care plan is affordable, easy to access, reliable and convenient. You will receive well over 35 years of HR and employment law knowledge. We will get

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Jul 30 2025

Minnesota’s New Break Laws Effective January 1, 2026: What Employers Need to Know and Unanswered Questions

Employment Law, Minnesota Employment Law

Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must allow expanded breaks to all employees in Minnesota. Currently, employers are only required to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours of work, and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours. This will change to a thirty-minute meal break when

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Jun 2 2023

Minnesota Passes Major Employment Laws Impacting All Minnesota Employers

Minnesota Employment Law

Very recently the Minnesota legislature and Gov. Tim Walz have passed two major laws that will substantively impact all Minnesota employers. First, recreational marijuana is now legal effective July 1, 2023. Secondly, the separate Omnibus Jobs bill contains two of the most significant new features of these laws. It will require employers to provide paid

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The Employer’s Playbook: Communicating Through a Crisis Without Creating New Legal Risks