When we last talked about interest arbitration in Minnesota, there were a total of seven arbitration awards over the course of eight months to discuss, with mixed results. Between September and November of this year, there were five interest arbitration …
As the holidays approach and the year winds down, public sector employers around the country are preparing to celebrate with colleagues and subordinates in a variety of ways. For all the potlucks, cube decorating contests and secret Santas, there are …
It is not always appropriate for an employer to rely too much on an applicant’s performance during an interview as the deciding factor in determining whether to hire that applicant. Interviews can be very subjective, and interviewers might be subject …
We, at the Wiley Law Office have much to be thankful for – friends, family, another mediocre Vikings season, to name a few. We are also thankful for those of you who work with us or just follow us on …
Recently, the firm was fortunate to represent Metropolitan Transit in a double arbitration over two Final Records of Warning for failure of a Light Rail Operator to use his horn and/or bell on two separate occasions. We are happy to …
As we spoke about last week, there have been a number of arbitrations heard in Minnesota since the introduction of the ignition interlock program for citizens who are convicted of DUI. As you will see, in the cases we’ve reviewed, …
The ignition interlock device seemed like a solution to a problem that scares many throughout Minnesota – it stops those with a history of drinking and driving from being able to operate an automobile without first confirming that the driver …
After it suspected a deputy had falsified his time records, claiming to have taught DARE courses and earned compensatory time, the Itasca County Chief Deputy questioned the deputy about his reported work time. The Chief Deputy learned that the deputy’s …
In a report report on its efforts to prevent workplace harassment, the EEOC announced record numbers in its education, enforcement and promotion of respectful workplaces across the country. The agency reported a 50% increase in lawsuits filed over workplace harassment, 17% …
Those who have worked in public labor in Minnesota know the drill: if you’re going to make changes to the structure of organization, you inform the union of the proposed changes, bargain over impact, and go forward with the move. …
