by Mathew Meyer | Jan 5, 2021 | ESGR, USERRA
USERRA Compliance Alert: Class Action Suit Arose From Walmart’s Non-Compliant Military Leave of Absence Policies The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (“USERRA”) contains many pitfalls for unwary employers. It also imposes significant...
by Mathew Meyer | Dec 10, 2020 | Utilities Management
Since April 2018, I have been a member of the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC). During my tenure at SPUC, I have been proud to be part of the skilled, professional, and experienced men and women who serve Shakopee’s utilities users. Also, since September...
by Mathew Meyer | May 15, 2020 | ESGR, USERRA
In this time of extraordinary economic upheaval and record-high unemployment due to COVID-19 quarantining and shutdowns, employers are implementing employment policies, layoffs, and terminations without fully understanding the rights of their servicemember employees...
by Mathew Meyer | May 1, 2020 | Enlistees, ESGR, USERRA
This post was originally published on February 6, 2018. Every year some 180,000 individuals enlist in the armed services, and another 20,000 seek commissions as officers. Typically, many of these individuals will not immediately leave for active duty but will instead...
by Mathew Meyer | Feb 28, 2020 | Utilities Management
Here’s my long, complex answer to this question. No. See for yourself. Review the report, “Quarterly Nitrate Testing Results: October 3, 2019.” Here’s my long, complex answer to this question. No. See for yourself. Review the report,...
