One of the reasons we enjoy working in employment and labor law is because if something is happening out in the real world, it’s likely happening in the workplace as well. Unfortunately, sometimes that “something” is violence. Over the years, …
The old saying goes: “If you don’t like the weather in Minnesota, shut up and move to Arizona,” or something like that. In the great white north, we must always be prepared for changes in the weather; this includes public …
In Minnesota, surviving spouses and children of law enforcement officers “killed in the line of duty” are provided a death benefit of $100,000 after a determination is made that the death was, in fact, in the line of duty. The …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD) affects millions of lives throughout the country, and is especially prevalent for those who have served in the military or in first responder situations. In Minnesota, the legislature has found the connection between these professions and …
Yes, it’s that time of year again when I get to mail it in on my research and get real sentimental with you all. It’s been a banner year for us at Wiley Reber Law: Greg finally beat me in …
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 …
