Over the last year, in conferences and on this blog, our firm has discussed an employer’s obligation to bargain over changes in terms and conditions of employment. Minnesota has a long history of siding with employee representatives on issues of …
Employers frequently include arbitration provisions in order to avoid the costs and time of litigation that can result from claims that arise from an employment relationship. In the courts, arbitration clauses are frequently enforced due to the liberal federal policy …
Normally, we discuss current cases as they can be good examples of what employers are, or are not, supposed to do. Sometimes we discuss cases just because they have to do with employment or labor law and we just find …
The instances when an arbitration is denied based on timeliness come so few and far between, it is important for us to take a moment to recognize and celebrate when they actually occur. In the recent decision between ISD No. …
Employees should be compensated for work suffered or permitted on behalf of their employer. However, the rules are slightly more complicated for that, as shown in a recent decision by a federal court in Minnesota. In Rael v. Q3 Contracting, …
As our readers step away from the office for one last time this summer, we would like to wish you all a very happy Labor Day. Take time to thank those working for you, because without our employees, nothing would …
Navigating the disciplinary process with employees who may be suffering from mental illness can be difficult. One must address the misconduct while also recognizing the inherent difficulties that arise from mental illness. In the case of Mafuta v. Wells Fargo …
At last week’s MPELRA Summer Conference, we heard from five arbitrators about their arbitration style and tendencies for hearing grievance arbitrations. The panel enlightened the audience on things they look for from representatives, and things that might save an employee …
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Working with employees returning from injury with specific restrictions can be quite difficult. Not only do you need to understand exactly what the employee is restricted from doing, you need to understand the nature and duration of the tasks normally …
