Is It Legal?

Is it legal for employees to refuse to work because they fear catching Covid-19?

Is it legal for first responders to get workers’ comp benefits if they catch Covid-19? Yes.

Many have grown a bit reflective lately, facing their own mortality during this time of pandemic. That often means doing legal planning for worst-case scenarios. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all families as everyone is forced to stay home and together for long periods of time, but there are unique challenges for families with divorced parents. 

It's a fight for survival for Minnesota’s more than half a million small businesses. But starting Friday, new laws throw a lifeline.

In this week's Is It Legal, Ted Haller talks about new paid leave laws that go into effect April 1.

Ted Haller and Minnesota State Patrol's Gordon Shank answer your pressing questions about the rules of the road in this week's "Is it legal?"

You may have heard about state and federal courts, but what is the difference? 

Minnesota has seen a boom in both breweries and distilleries.

Wills are one of the most important documents a person can have. But is it legal to handwrite your own?

Losing a job can be as traumatic as a divorce, but do you have a right to learn more about what led to the breakup with your employer?

Ted Haller looks at if it's legal to take a nap in your car while intoxicated.

Let's say your home is burglarized more than once and you get fed up with the crime. So you set up a trap to stop any criminal in their tracks if they try to break in.

Almost seven out of 10 households have pets. So what happens when a couple splits up? Who gets the pets?

If you are working on a big deal, you are likely going to have to sign on the dotted line.

This week, Haller explains if it is legal to record a phone call and if you are allowed to do it in secret. 

You've probably seen it in a movie: A leader declares martial law, sending in the military to take over a town during some type of crisis.