Under the Eighth Amendment, state officials are prohibited from inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on persons convicted of crimes. This includes the manner of treatment the prisoners receive while imprisoned and the conditions of their confinement. The U.S. Supreme Court …
In Minnesota public labor, if the parties are unable to arrive at a mutually agreeable settlement through negotiations or mediation, there are two alternatives for the parties. If the employee group is an essential group under PELRA, they go to …
The line between what constitutes an employee’s private life and communication that becomes the concern of an employer has always been a bit blurry. However, when the employee’s communications constitute clear violations of federal law, and are brought to the employer’s …
This year, we are thankful for family, friends, and all of those we’ve worked with, lectured with, negotiated with, investigated for, commiserated with, laughed with, complained to, or spent time together with in any way over the last year. We …
The attorneys at Wiley Reber Law enjoy many things: investigations, negotiations, arbitration, and your everyday employment and labor advising. But one thing we really enjoy is getting out to different employers to assist with or provide workplace training. Recently, both …
As administrations change, so do the areas of focus and emphasis for NLRB General Counsels. With the previous administration, the focus appeared to be on loosening the restrictions on employers when it came to becoming involved in organizing campaigns and …
Over the last year, we’ve discussed a recent arbitrator’s award over a decision by the state of Minnesota’s Department of Corrections (DOC) to discipline Nathan Knutson, the former Assistant Commissioner of Corrections. Knutson was terminated, following the alleged violation of …
When the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was enacted, Congress declared that sex discrimination includes discrimination “because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.” The Act held that women affected by “pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions …
When negotiating with a potential employee, there are several details to get solidified prior to the start of the employee relationship: wages, benefits, duties, hours, start date, etc. However, with the new working environment in which we operate, work location …
As administrations go, so do the rules and interpretations of their agencies. When one party wins the presidency, the other’s ideals and strongly held beliefs are thrown out and the new party’s concepts are embraced. The Department of Labor is …
