By Andrea Borsvold
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The year 2024 ushered in a host of significant changes in business and employment laws across the Upper Midwest, leaving many professionals uneasy about what lies ahead with the anticipated change in national leadership in early 2025. These legislative updates impact businesses and their employees in numerous ways, introducing both challenges and opportunities for compliance and strategic adaptation.
Karen Grandstrand, a shareholder at Fredrikson & Byron in Minneapolis and a nationally recognized authority in bank regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, and financial industry advising, shared her perspective on the current business law environment.
“The biggest change I have seen is simply the unprecedented number of new laws and regulations and the number of court cases questioning the legality and enforceability of those laws and regulations. Change and uncertainty are the enemies of business; to thrive, business needs stability and certainty,” she said.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Among the most impactful recent changes is the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which took effect in December 2023. The PWFA bridges a critical gap between the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the unique needs associated with pregnancy. This act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and...
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