EEOC guidance on harassment in the workplace For the first time since 1999, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently proposed updating its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which provides EEOC staff with direction for investigating, adjudicating, and litigating harassment claims.  The proposed Guidance places an emphasis on sexual harassment but also covers…

Motorcyclists in the U.S. face grim statistics: They are five times more likely to be injured per mile traveled than a motor vehicle driver. A standard car or truck offers a great deal more injury protection for its drivers than a motorcycle does, which contributes to the severity of motorcycle injuries. The National Safety Council…

Major changes to the Minnesota Lawful Consumable Products Act (“CPA”) and the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (“DATWA”) will go into effect this week on August 1, 2023, in conjunction with the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota. As Minnesota becomes the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, here is what…

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect this week on June 27, 2023.  The PWFA, which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a worker’s known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, unless the accommodation would cause the employer an “undue…

On May 16, 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed SF 3035, which will make significant changes to various employment-related laws. The Governor is expected to sign the bill into law in the very near future, which would make the law effective July 1, 2023. Minnesota employers should be aware of three major components of SF 3035:…

From: North Dakota Employment Law Letter | 07/01/2019 From January to April 2019, the North Dakota Legislature convened for its 66th Legislative Assembly. Both the house and the senate introduced several employment-related bills, which were met with varying degrees of success. Read on to find out more about the most notable employment bills from this…

In the digital age, starting a business is easier than ever. Not only is information more readily available, but technology allows many to work completely from home. However, if you are considering starting a business, you must be sure your business will comply with federal, state, and local laws. Zoning ordinances are an important, and…

Consider this, your friend’s car breaks down, and he asks you to borrow yours. Like a good friend, you lend him your keys. A couple hours later you find out he was pulled over with drugs in the vehicle. You are not charged with a crime, but next thing you know, you get a notice…

If you are like most people, every day before you leave your home you make sure you have your wallet, keys, and cell phone. But did you know that your faithful cell phone automatically creates a log of your minute-by-minute location, with potential GPS certainty, stretching back years? Did you know that law enforcement has…

The [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] is proud to announce the newest addition to our team, Jesse Walstad. Attorney Walstad joins us with years of experience in general civil law and criminal litigation. Prior to joining our Bismarck team, Jesse Walstad graduated cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law. There, he also received the…