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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed into law three bills that create new obligations for Minnesota employers.

First, on May 24, 2023, Governor Walz signed a labor appropriations bill prohibiting the use of covenants not to compete against Minnesota employees and employers, with very limited exceptions involving the sale or dissolution of a business.… Continue Reading

The latest episode of Ballard Spahr’s Business Better podcast features a conversation on the legalization of marijuana in certain states and its impact on the workplace. Ballard Spahr Labor and Employment attorneys Jay Zweig, Emily Daher, and Joseph Wiltse review what they’re seeing in their specific states and discuss other topics, including: what employers can and can’t do in regulating marijuana use by their employees, guidelines for implementing drug testing policies, how to deal with so-called “safety sensitive” positions, and the interplay of state and federal law.… Continue Reading