May 30
Paying someone less because of a protected factor is discrimination. It's already illegal everywhere there are employment discrimination laws. So, why include it in a pay transparency law?
May 31
For lawmakers, the great thing about payroll taxes is that they are much easier to collect from employers than from individual taxpayers. So, for higher earners, they are going to start collecting the taxes upfront for catch-up contributions and eliminate the option to make pre-tax contributions.
June 1
It's all a bit of a gamble on when you are going to need it, what your income will look like then, and what your tax rate will be when you withdraw it. But it's getting a little easier to withdraw retirement contributions early.
June 2
You cannot outsource responsibility or liability for employment discrimination. Artificial intelligence (AI) can do amazing things. But you cannot rely on AI predictions and recommendations as being more objective or "right." These tools offer opinions, not facts. And they are always missing context, care, and compassion.
June 5
The Minnesota Legislature has been busy addressing employment issues. New protections for sick and parental leave and for pregnant and nursing workers. And a new fund to help employers provide disability accommodations is coming too.
