Farrish Johnson Law Office

When you have a work-related injury or health problem that is so significant that your doctor issues limitations or restrictions on what you can do at work, you need to tell your employer about it. Your doctor would normally outline your restrictions on a form called Report of Work Ability....

Medical Marijuana in a Workers’ Compensation Case

25 Mar 2019

Miscellaneous

As of August 1, 2016, Minnesota residents are allowed to use medical cannabis for treatment of their work-related injuries. According to the THC Therapeutic Research Act, to qualify for medical cannabis program, a person must meet certain requirements and go through several specific steps with the medical provider prior to...

Free Estate Planning Seminar

06 Mar 2019

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Estate Planning, Farrish Johnson Law Office, In the News, Madelia, Paul T. Moosbrugger, Steven H. Fink

Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 10 am at the Madelia Library for a FREE seminar on estate planning! We will discuss the following topics: Wills Trusts Probate vs. Non-Probate Healthcare Directives Transfer on Death Deeds Estate Tax Planning Solutions Charitable Gift Planning Medical Assistance Minnesota Farm Estate Tax...

Minnesota legislature to address sexual harassment standard in the workplace

04 Mar 2019

Farrish Johnson Law Office

In the News, Joseph A. Gangi, Minnesota

Many Minnesotans find themselves victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, but powerless to stop it. Generally, there are two types of sexual harassment claims: “quid pro quo” and “hostile work environment.” In the quid pro quo situation, an employee must show that submission to unwelcome advances was conditioned on...

Can I be fired for that? “At will” employment and the myth of wrongful termination

25 Feb 2019

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Employment Law, Joseph A. Gangi

The term “wrongful termination” is kind of a misnomer. Most employment in Minnesota is considered “at will” which means an employee can be terminated at any time for just about any reason – or even no reason at all. The catch, however, is that employment cannot be terminated for “illegal”...