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Cat’s Paw Liability
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines “cat’s paw” as “one used by another as a tool.” In the legal sense, “cat’s paw liability” refers to the situation in which an employer is held liable for...
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Are Oral Complaints Protected Under The FLSA’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?
Yes. In a decision issued March 22, 2011, the United States Supreme Court held that an oral complaint of an alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is protected conduct under the...
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Under the ADA, Can Mitigating Measures Be Considered When Determining Whether...
Yes and No. Mitigating measures reduce the effects of an impairment. The ADA Amendments Act and the final regulations implementing the Act contain a non-exhaustive list of examples of mitigating...
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What Impairments are Likely to Constitute Disabilities under the ADA?
The EEOC’s regulations implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 stress that an individual assessment is necessary in all cases to determine whether an individual is disabled within the meaning of...
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What is the Statute of Limitations under the Minnesota Human Rights Act?
The Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) requires that employees (1) bring a civil action, (2) file a charge with a local commission, or (3) file a charge with the commissioner within one year after the...
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Do Employers Need To Provide Earnings Statements to Employees?
Minnesota law states that employers must provide each employee with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period. Minn. Stat. § 181.032. The earnings statement must include the following...
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Are Employers Required to Compensate Employees for On-Call Time?
Depending on the circumstances, on-call time may or may not be compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under both the Federal FLSA and the Minnesota FLSA, time spent on the employer’s...
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