Admin Updates

Enrollment runs Nov. 9 – 19. For now, review current benefits, deductibles and appointments you may want to schedule before your 2026 plan ends. A look back will also help you plan for 2027.

Submitted to the Department of Human Rights, this report reflects our ongoing commitment to equal opportunity.

If you have any outstanding review items, please work with your supervisor to ensure they are completed shortly.

Take a few minutes for yourself and listen to Guardian’s Mind, Body, and Wallet® Podcast, offering practical tips and real-life insights to support your mental, physical and financial well-being.

As a follow-up to September’s survey results, we’re seeking your feedback on where additional communication, context or clarity would best support your work.

Please note that all offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

At the Capitol, Ron Elwood, Jessica Webster, Ellen Smart and Andrew Knox are gearing up for the 2027 Minnesota Legislative session which begins Tuesday Jan. 12. In the meantime, review their successes in 2026.

Early voting sites are open now. No need to wait until Nov. 3! And remember, you can still help with DLC’s Voter Access Project. Thanks for doing your civic duty!

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When participating in hiring committees, interview notes are required and copies must be submitted to HR.

Staff have been given the opportunity to provide feedback via three surveys (annual, union, pulse). See where things stand on each.

Several employees have already reached 100% completion. Be sure to complete yours before the deadline.

Whether you identify as Latine or consider yourself an ally, now’s the perfect time to join our affinity group.

Thanks to the many who helped level up our Legal Aid showcase video! Consider sharing at your next outreach event. Save the url, now. Or retrieve later at the Comms Sharepoint site. 

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Remember to complete your performance review within 30 days of receiving it. Have questions? Submit an HR support ticket.

As summer winds down, now is a good time to review benefits, schedule preventative care appointments and update emergency contacts in Paycom.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

Moving forward, all HR-related requests should be submitted through the HR ticketing system.

If you’re not participating, you’re missing the chance to influence organizational improvements. The good news is, you still can!

Sign up to ensure accessibility at the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3.

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Not just an evaluation, this is an opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and have meaningful conversations about development.

Got a few minutes? We’re making updates to our processes and communication practices, and your feedback will help ensure we’re moving in the right direction.

Moving forward, all HR-related requests should be submitted through the HR ticketing system.

A helpful reminder about Half-Day Friday pay codes and Labor Day.

CMLS Attorney Elizabeth Sauer teamed up with Max Tsai, Whitney Herold and Julia Zwak to successfully argue for tenant’s right to an eviction expungement.

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Ticketing works just like an IT request. Click the torch icon, select “New HR Ticket,” enter and submit your request.

Thank you for taking the annual survey, union leadership and management will be reviewing your feedback.

Our next holiday observance is Juneteenth, Friday, June 19.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker

When it comes to payroll, benefits, hiring — save time by noting your key contacts.

New faces around the office belong to our summer law clerks and interns. Thanks to all who are guiding them this summer. We are thrilled to have them.

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Enroll in or make changes to your existing transportation elections, using Paycom.

Enjoy Memorial Day as a day off, Monday, May 25. And as you complete timecards, remember to mark “Half-Day Fridays.”

Learn about a new HR ticketing system coming May 18, the sunsetting of Flock and an annual review process.

It’s not too late! Help shape Legal Aid for the better.

Rapid changes are shaping the psychological experiences of employees. With insights from the American Psychological Association, see how your own experiences might align.

“The Iowa Lawyer” examines toxic workplace cultures within the legal profession.

When it comes to payroll, benefits, hiring — save time by noting your key contacts.

As surveys go, this one for employees is key in shaping Legal Aid for the better! Thank you for participating.

Explore what the last survey revealed about shared priorities among your colleagues.

Please refer to colleagues who are away, simply as “on leave and unavailable.” Do not name the type of leave. Thank you!

When using half-day pay codes, exempt employees use “HLF Half Day” and nonexempt use “HFD Half Day Non-Ex.”

Review the Leave of Absence policy for instructions on requesting leave and understanding your benefits.

Join us in celebrating a housing victory and a new law that allows tenants to unionize in Minneapolis. Special thanks to Attorneys Sarah Pederson, Dustin House and Paralegal Nadrat Amos.

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Please refer to colleagues who are away, simply as “on leave and unavailable.” Do not name the type of leave. Thank you!

Enrolled in Medica health insurance? You now have access to the Calm Health app. Explore personalized support, mindfulness tools and resources to support mental well-being.

For nonexempt employees, the “extra hours” pay code must be applied to time worked beyond standard hours (with prior supervisor approval).

What values guide your approach to work?

Nonexempt timecards must be monitored by supervisors for missing extra hours codes, incorrect PTO usage and other discrepancies.

When using half-day pay codes, exempt employees use “HLF Half Day” and nonexempt use “HFD Half Day Non-Ex”.

Review the “Leave of Absence” policy for instructions on requesting leave and understanding your benefits.

Payroll, benefits, hiring and more — please note your key contacts in Human Resources.

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Join us March 24!

We reached an agreement with Lyft, reflected on lives left behind, pushed for officers to ID themselves at courthouses, got ink and airtime for our investigation on seclusion and are preparing for the surge impact on housing evictions. Read more in the Newsroom.

For nonexempt employees, the extra hours pay code must be applied to time worked beyond standard hours (with prior supervisor approval).

Supervisors are expected to review nonexempt timecards each pay period, monitoring for missing extra hours codes, incorrect PTO usage and other discrepancies.

When using half-day pay codes, exempt employees use “HLF Half Day” and nonexempt use “HFD Half Day Non-Ex”.

Whether taking care of kids or taking care of parents, those are tough jobs on top of the one you already have. What are your expectations for workplace support? Here are some ideas.

What’s your idea of a healthy work/life balance?

Bureau of labor statistics released their report, highlighting a stable but slow growing labor market.

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Working from home is an option for temporary operational concerns. Read more.

Submit your timecard in Paycom. Supervisors, complete approvals by Monday.

Taking care of children or an elderly family member is something you can get help with through our employee benefits.

The team has updated your direct contacts for benefits, leave and payroll.

Need help with stress, money and health? We’ve got a podcast for that. Listen to Guardian’s “Mind, Body, Wallet”.

Find out what your colleagues said in December’s survey and participate this month.

New legislation means new protections for employees. Learn what it covers and how to request leave.

ILP is conducting detention visits. If you know legal professionals who’d like to volunteer, share this link.

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