We know you look forward to our weekly updates on the latest and greatest developments in employment and labor law. However, once every year we venture outside of the greater metro area to join our colleagues on a journey to …
Several stories were recently written about elected officials accused of serious crimes. Bear in mind that these are allegations, and no one has been found guilty of anything at this point in time. However, the stories raise a question: what …
Over the last year-plus, we have worked our way around the concept of mandatory COVID testing and vaccination for employers, without much guidance from federal or state authorities on the ramifications if such mandates were imposed. Late last year, the …
Here at Wiley Reber Law, we frequently discuss local arbitration awards to show how arbitrators handle certain fact scenarios, including both discipline and contract grievances. But what we really like to discuss is when Wiley Reber Law clients prevail in …
Well, it wasn’t fun while it lasted, but the thing we all fretted over for years, which finally came to fruition in the last year, the PERB, has been placed back on a temporary hiatus by the Minnesota legislature, effective …
Months ago, we discussed the decision of an arbitrator pertaining to the alleged misconduct of an assistant warden working within the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC). After finding that the employee’s misconduct did not rise to the level to warrant …
California is known as one of the most employee- and organized labor-friendly states in the country. Its progressive laws often lean in favor of protecting employee rights, including the right to organize. One such law is a regulation that allowed …
Over the last few years our faithful readers have gotten to know Senior Associate Ben Reber as part of the Wiley Law Office. He’s had the pleasure of working with many of you, and you’ve hopefully enjoyed his work on …
One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County changed the national approach on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination when it determined that such claims were actionable under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. …
As we approach the middle of 2021, many public employers are ramping up for negotiations with their respective bargaining units. This year, perhaps more than any year past, it will be incredibly important to pay attention to both local settlements …
