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Twin Cities-area businesses are experiencing a significant uptick in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Notices of Inspection (NOI) requiring them to produce all relevant Form I-9s for their employees. Recent shifts in federal immigration enforcement have led to a significant change in how U.S. DHS initiates audits. While NOI were...
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Quick Summary Learning how to win your unemployment appeal hearing is not an exact science. While nothing is guaranteed, understanding the do’s and don’ts of these cases will prepare you to approach your court date with confidence and increase your chances of winning. DO’s DON’TS Take the process seriously Rely...
Minnesota provides family and medical leave protection to both public and private employees through its Parental Leave Act. Minnesota’s Parental Leave Act is the state version of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees to care for the serious...
In my experience as counsel for landlords in eviction situations, I’ve found that no single set of issues is as vexing to me and to my clients as those which arise when a tenant leaves behind personal property following their departure. Minnesota law is notoriously pro-tenant in this area, requiring...
Whether you are a brand new board member serving for the first time or a seasoned veteran or property manager, you need to understand one very simple but vital concept about your community association – it is a business and needs to be run like one. It is no mistake...
Cigna companies–Life Insurance Company of North America, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, and Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company–recently entered into a Regulatory Settlement Agreement requiring Cigna to change its claims handling practices, reassess prior denied claims, pay certain fines, and be subject to future monitoring. Cigna agreed to the...
It’s common in Minnesota for a general contractor to have a clause in its subcontract which forces a subcontractor to indemnify the general contractor for all personal injury or property damage claims without regard to whether the subcontractor is at fault in causing the injury or damage. Recently, the Minnesota...
As we approach spring and look forward to the annual spring walk-through and start planning maintenance, repair and replacement projects for the coming year, boards and managers should take a step back and ask themselves one simple but important question: Which maintenance obligations belong to the association and which are...
It comes as no surprise that some tools of technology and communication have made our lives easier in many respects. However, the use of blogs, e-bulletin boards, group e-mail accounts, etc., by homeowners associations can also pose certain risks that may well outweigh the benefits of their use. Knowing some...
The following information was reviewed and confirmed to be current as of December 2020. By now, most people involved in the operation of common interest communities in Minnesota have heard that the statutory requirements for replacement reserves have been amended and that the new amendments become effective starting with the...
Governing documents that are clear, concise and drafted in accordance with applicable statutes are much easier to enforce than those that are vague, poorly drafted and/or conflict with statutes or other governing documents. The following are some tips for enforcing your association’s governing documents. Enforcement Policy and Procedure. Every community...