Sjoberg & Tebelius, P.A.

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

Is the individual you are classifying as an independent contractor actually an employee under Minnesota law?

Outside the construction industry, which has its own separate test, Minnesota looks to the same multi-factor standard used for workers' compensation and unemployment insurance purposes. The central question is the right to control how and when the work gets done. Other factors include who furnishes tools and a workspace, whether the worker is available to the public, and whether the worker stands to realize a profit or a loss from the engagement. Issuing a 1099 alone does not settle the question, and misclassification can result in back wages, unpaid benefits, and significant statutory penalties.

For guidance on reviewing your contractor relationships, contact Attorney Anne Brown at [email protected].

10/12/2026

A new employee signs a non-compete agreement on their first day at a Minnesota company. That clause is almost certainly unenforceable.

Since July 1, 2023, Minnesota has banned non-compete agreements between employers and employees, one of the strictest such bans in the country. Narrow exceptions remain for restrictions tied to the sale of a business or the dissolution of a partnership, and confidentiality agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and intellectual property assignments remain fully enforceable.

For guidance on updating your employment agreements, contact Attorney Anne Brown at [email protected].

10/09/2026

Planning a merger or acquisition? Your closing timeline may depend on regulators you have not yet considered.

Large deals may require a federal antitrust filing, and Minnesota's Attorney General can review transactions that affect local prices or services, particularly in healthcare. Certain industries, including banking and energy, face additional agency approval before a deal can close.

Regulatory review can take weeks or months and can come with conditions attached, so building that timeline into your deal from the start helps avoid surprises at closing.

Learn which approvals might apply to your deal: https://www.stlawfirm.com/blog/2026/04/when-is-regulatory-approval-required-in-minnesota-ma-deals/

10/08/2026

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10/05/2026

LLC, S-corp, or C-corp: does it actually matter which one you pick?

It does. Your entity choice affects your personal liability, how your business is taxed, the paperwork you are required to keep, and how easily you can bring on investors or partners later. An LLC offers flexibility and liability protection with fewer formalities, while a corporation may make more sense if you plan to raise outside investment or eventually sell the business.

Many new business owners default to whichever entity is fastest to set up online, without considering how that choice will affect them down the road.

For guidance on choosing the right entity for your business, contact Managing Partner Mark Tebelius at [email protected].

10/01/2026

Three generations have gathered at the same Minnesota cabin every summer. Without a plan, the next generation could end up fighting over it in court.

A cabin trust or LLC can keep a family vacation property out of probate and out of a lawsuit. These structures let you set the rules in advance: how costs like taxes, insurance, and maintenance are shared, who decides on major repairs, and how a buy-out works if one heir wants to sell their share.

Without this kind of agreement, a disagreement among heirs can end in a partition lawsuit that forces the sale of the entire property.

Learn how to protect your family's cabin: https://www.stlawfirm.com/blog/2026/06/the-cabin-trust-how-to-pass-down-the-family-vacation-home-without-conflict/

09/28/2026

More Minnesota employers are hiring remote employees who live and work in other states, often without realizing that arrangement can trigger obligations well beyond payroll.

Employing someone based in another state can require registering to do business there, withholding that state's income tax, complying with that state's wage and hour rules rather than Minnesota's, and carrying workers' compensation coverage recognized in that jurisdiction. A policy written for a single-state workforce rarely accounts for these differences, and the exposure tends to surface only after something goes wrong.

For guidance on structuring compliant remote and multi-state work arrangements, contact Attorney Anne Brown at [email protected].

At Sjoberg & Tebelius, P.A., we have been providing our clients with innovative and personalized legal services since 1982. Call us in Woodbury: 651-315-8856.

09/26/2026

Workplace policies sometimes clash with religious practices.

Understanding faith protections in employment.