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Six reasons you should never ignore a demand letter
If you’re a business owner, you have likely received a demand letter at some point in time. Whether about a past-due account to a vendor or notice of a potential employment or personal injury claim, a demand letter is an integral part of doing business today. Too often, however…
How do you know whether to send a demand letter?
Considerations when deciding whether to send a demand letter Many business clients have questions regarding the first step in the litigation process – the demand letter. Here are some of the issues, strategies, and considerations business owners face when considering...
Compliance Alert: Bonuses
USERRA Compliance Alert: Is the returning servicemember entitled to bonuses? A recurring issue raised by returning servicemembers and their employers is whether a returning servicemember is entitled to a bonus missed because of the employee’s military service. The...
Compliance Alert: Pension and Retirement
USERRA Compliance Alert: How are servicemember pension and retirement plans determined? USERRA has specific requirements regarding employer-provided pension and retirement plans. Plan administrators cannot impose any break in employment nor forfeiture of benefits...
Compliance Alert: Do salaried servicemembers get paid leave?
USERRA/FLSA Compliance Alert: When can’t employers deduct pay for short-term uniformed service? A hallmark of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) is that the servicemember is entitled to an “unpaid” leave of absence from...
Memorial Day: Who deserves recognition?
The Real Meaning of This Holiday Too often people with good intentions and heart-felt gratitude feel obligated to thank veterans for their service on Memorial Day. But this day is not for us veterans who have served. We’re still here. The ones who deserve your thanks...
USERRA Violations: A Prescription for Disaster
USERRA Compliance Alert: Violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act can cause serious side effects. Once again, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has shown its willingness to pursue Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act...
Walmart Agrees to $14 Million USERRA Settlement
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...
Ratepayer voices still need to be heard.
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...
COVID-19: How do Servicemember Employee USERRA Rights Impact Employers?
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...
General Legal Issues
ESGR + USERRA
Compliance Alert: Bonuses
Compliance Alert: Pension and Retirement
Compliance Alert: Do salaried servicemembers get paid leave?
USERRA Violations: A Prescription for Disaster
Walmart Agrees to $14 Million USERRA Settlement
COVID-19: How do Servicemember Employee USERRA Rights Impact Employers?
Waiting for Boot Camp: USERRA Protections While on the Delayed Entry Program
MN-DEED Publishes USERRA Guidance for Employers
Employer’s Heightened Burdens Under USERRA Discrimination Claim: Case Note
“Friendly Fire” in the Workplace: USERRA and Hostile Work Environment Claims
Is your business violating USERRA? #1
Is your business violating USERRA? #2
USERRA Guidance: Critical Issues and Tips for Those Employing Servicemembers
DOJ Alleges Violation of USERRA’s Disability Provisions
Presentation to the Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Coalition
Uniform Deployed Parents Visitation and Custody Act
What is ESGR? A Worthy Cause for Worthy Heroes
PTSD/PTSI Minnesota CLE Spring of 2014
Enlistees + Veterans
Utilities Management
Six reasons you should never ignore a demand letter
If you’re a business owner, you have likely received a demand letter at some point in time. Whether about a past-due account to a vendor or notice of a potential employment or personal injury claim, a demand letter is an integral part of doing business today. Too often, however…
How do you know whether to send a demand letter?
Considerations when deciding whether to send a demand letter Many business clients have questions regarding the first step in the litigation process – the demand letter. Here are some of the issues,...
Compliance Alert: Bonuses
USERRA Compliance Alert: Is the returning servicemember entitled to bonuses? A recurring issue raised by returning servicemembers and their employers is whether a returning servicemember is entitled...
Compliance Alert: Pension and Retirement
USERRA Compliance Alert: How are servicemember pension and retirement plans determined? USERRA has specific requirements regarding employer-provided pension and retirement plans. Plan administrators...
Compliance Alert: Do salaried servicemembers get paid leave?
USERRA/FLSA Compliance Alert: When can’t employers deduct pay for short-term uniformed service? A hallmark of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) is that...
Memorial Day: Who deserves recognition?
The Real Meaning of This Holiday Too often people with good intentions and heart-felt gratitude feel obligated to thank veterans for their service on Memorial Day. But this day is not for us...
USERRA Violations: A Prescription for Disaster
USERRA Compliance Alert: Violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act can cause serious side effects. Once again, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has shown its willingness...
Walmart Agrees to $14 Million USERRA Settlement
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...
Ratepayer voices still need to be heard.
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...
COVID-19: How do Servicemember Employee USERRA Rights Impact Employers?
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...
General Legal Issues
ESGR
Compliance Alert: Bonuses
Compliance Alert: Pension and Retirement
Compliance Alert: Do salaried servicemembers get paid leave?
USERRA Violations: A Prescription for Disaster
Walmart Agrees to $14 Million USERRA Settlement
COVID-19: How do Servicemember Employee USERRA Rights Impact Employers?
Waiting for Boot Camp: USERRA Protections While on the Delayed Entry Program
MN-DEED Publishes USERRA Guidance for Employers
Employer’s Heightened Burdens Under USERRA Discrimination Claim: Case Note
“Friendly Fire” in the Workplace: USERRA and Hostile Work Environment Claims
Is your business violating USERRA? #1
Is your business violating USERRA? #2
USERRA Guidance: Critical Issues and Tips for Those Employing Servicemembers
DOJ Alleges Violation of USERRA’s Disability Provisions
Presentation to the Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Coalition
Uniform Deployed Parents Visitation and Custody Act
What is ESGR? A Worthy Cause for Worthy Heroes
PTSD/PTSI Minnesota CLE Spring of 2014
Utilities Management
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