With the re-re-introduction of the PERB for the resolution of Minnesota unfair labor practice claims, and dearth of caselaw in Minnesota surrounding concerted activity, we can expect the PERB to look at precedent of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) …
Over the past decade, classification and compensation studies (“class and comp”) studies have risen in popularity with public employers to ensure that wages stay competitive and employers are able to attract candidates with the wages they are currently offering. In …
As most of you know, the Minnesota Public Employment Relations Board, or PERB, was back in business, effective July 1, 2023. With all of the new changes to PELRA and rights for public employees, many of you may be wondering …
In labor law, we’ve all come to recognize the difference between Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) overtime, and contract overtime. FLSA overtime is the result of employees working the requisite number of hours in a given work period, and being …
Those who have worked in labor law are familiar with the union representation election process: the union collects signature cards from a group of employees seeking to be represented by that union, the union files a petition for representation, the …
Happy Labor Day, from Wiley Reber Law!
If you work with employers long enough, you’re going to run into some sticky situations with regard to religious accommodations. They can be uncomfortable conversations to have, and there has been very little guidance as to what steps an employer …
As you are all aware by now, as well as being labor and employment counsel, the attorneys at Wiley Reber Law are both experienced investigators for both public and private employers across the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. But it …
While we tried to get you all of the 2023 changes affecting employers, there’s one more your company needs to include in its policies. Effective right now, the phrase “Gender identity” will be added to the Minnesota Human Rights Act. …
It’s that time of year again already – the MPELRA Summer Conference! Our annual journey to far corners of the state for learning, friendship and commiseration takes place next week in beautiful Mankato, Minnesota. Both Greg and Ben will be …
