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To thank Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Governor Walz signed the Frontline Worker Pay bill into law on April 29, 2022. The law provides direct payments to eligible frontline workers who apply within the application window. The same legislation also included the Trust Fund Replenishment law, which impacts unemployment tax and assessment rates for taxpaying employers for calendar years 2022 and 2023. The primary implications for employers include a notice requirement to affected employees and changes related to unemployment rates. Frontline Worker Pay What types of businesses are impacted? Businesses that fall into the

When a sweet new baby comes into the world, family and friends are all optimistic that the child will be surrounded by love and that the child’s parent(s) will be happy, healthy, and able to provide guidance and support throughout the baby’s childhood.  But what happens when that isn’t the case?  What should you do if a child you love has a parent who can’t parent, either temporarily or permanently? What Can We Do if the Parent is in Agreement? Parents have a variety of options to allow for someone else to care for their child on a temporary or

By Jared Koch, Attorney With prices soaring and houses flying off the market almost as soon as they are listed, many homeowners are interested in selling their home for-sale-by-owner (“FSBO”) without the use of a realtor in order to avoid paying commission on the sale. While this approach can help maximize a homeowner’s profit from the sale of their house, the seller also must navigate a process in which they have little or no experience, often without realizing the potential pitfalls that may arise. It is important for sellers to take steps to protect their interests in a transaction, and