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Background checking basics
September 28, 2026
The practice of conducting pre-employment background checks can help ensure you are hiring qualified talent while limiting your risk in hiring. As an employer, you can determine the type of background check you wish to conduct depending on the position and applicable law.
The next frontier in family-friendly benefits
September 28, 2026
Employers have increasingly expanded family-friendly benefits to attract and retain talent. As family and baby-bonding leave become more widely available, eligible employees have greater opportunities to spend meaningful time with their growing families.
Finding the right staff fit
Footnote
May 27, 2026
Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and it’s even more critical as a small-business owner or solo practitioner.
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
Footnote
July 24, 2025
With implementation set for January 2026, now is the time for employers to prepare for Minnesota's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Retirement planning in 2025
June 27, 2025
As public accountants expand into advisory roles, recent legislative developments provide an opportunity to engage clients in retirement planning conversations for both their personal finances and businesses.
Ready or not!
Footnote
May 22, 2025
Leaves of absence will likely happen in any organization. Learn how to prepare for planned — and unplanned — leaves.
2025 Minnesota workplace regulations, insights
January 23, 2025
Employers in Minnesota have experienced an unprecedented volume of employment-related regulatory changes in the past few years, leaving many leaders (especially those responsible for HR) feeling overwhelmed and less than confident about compliance. Â
Update on noncompete agreements in Minnesota
September 3, 2024
There's been a number of changes to laws around noncompetes — here's what you need to know.
Have an employee retirement plan?
July 31, 2024
Minnesota joins California, Colorado, Oregon, Illinois and other states in creating a state-run retirement savings plan for employees working with small employers who do not offer an employer sponsored retirement plan.Â
Tax advantages for health care benefits in 2024
June 17, 2024
In today’s competitive labor market, employers need every advantage to recruit and retain good people. Consistently over time, the most important benefit to employees is health insurance.
Helping companies address workforce supply and demand challenges
May 20, 2024
Learn how you and your clients understand how available employer hiring incentives are being offered as strategies to offset some of the rising labor costs for hiring workers.
Critical new employment changes employers should be aware of
May 16, 2024
Two new employment changes will affect most employers this summer — changes to noncompete agreements and overtime pay. See how these changes may impact you.
Minnesota paid sick and safe leave
Footnote
April 10, 2024
Learn how employers can stay compliant with the new Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act.
U.S. Department of Labor issues final rule on independent contractor classifications
January 17, 2024
Employers need to be aware of a change in determining who is an employee vs. independent contractor effective March 11.
Wake-up call for the profession
October 30, 2023
We can’t continue with business as usual if we want to attract and retain the best talent. Here are five suggestions for addressing these challenges.
MNCPA Perspectives blog posts
Insight Hour recap: Stay informed on evolving workforce regulations and communicate effectively with executives
February 3, 2025
The Jan. 24 MNCPA Insight Hour provided valuable insights about Minnesota’s evolving ESST law, Paid Family Leave and pay transparency rules, plus expert tips from ...
Stay or pay: Are you in compliance?
November 14, 2024
Explore the NLRB's latest memo on Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPS) and its potential impact on employee rights. Learn key compliance steps before the Dec. 6, 2024 deadline...
Key deadlines approaching for CPAs, businesses and business owners
November 6, 2024
Important deadlines for the end of the calendar year and in 2025...
Politics in the workplace: 5 key takeaways for employers and HR professionals
September 4, 2024
With election season upon us, here are some key issues for employers to be aware of...
New Minnesota law requires salary ranges for job postings
May 23, 2024
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1, 2025, will require employers that employ 30 or more employees at one or more sites in Minnesota to post salary ranges...
HR resources for new leave laws
October 26, 2023
Critical compliance changes are in store for employers thanks to new and revised leave laws at both the state and federal level...
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