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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...
Waiting for Boot Camp: USERRA Protections While on the Delayed Entry Program
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...
Are the nitrate levels high in Shakopee’s water?
Review the report, “Quarterly Nitrate Testing Results: October 3, 2019” and decide for yourself.
What does Ehlers say about Shakopee’s water utility fees and charges?
At tonight’s Shakopee Public Utilities Commission meeting, a representative from Ehlers, Inc.*, an industry-leading municipal advisory firm, will be presenting the results of a study comparing Shakopee’s fees and rates to neighboring communities. This certainly sheds light on the current issues raised regarding our fees and charges.
The shocking truth about SPU electric rates
Shakopee’s citizens are now learning more about the economic realities and fairness of the Shakopee Public Utilities’ water fees and charges.
Squirrel!
But some are now shifting the debate to SPU’s electric rates, and claiming that “Xcel is cheaper than SPU.” Although the proposed petition…
Will Shakopee get hosed by the City Council?
After 68 years in existence, the Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU) Commission has been under attack by the City Council since its December 2018 meeting. Partly about policy, these attacks have degenerated into ad hominem attacks against the Commissioners by suggestions of incompetence, unprofessionalism, and, just recently, self-dealing or corruption. Indeed, the City staff has resorted to suggestive language…
General Legal Issues
ESGR + USERRA
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
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...
Waiting for Boot Camp: USERRA Protections While on the Delayed Entry Program
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...
Are the nitrate levels high in Shakopee’s water?
Review the report, “Quarterly Nitrate Testing Results: October 3, 2019” and decide for yourself.
What does Ehlers say about Shakopee’s water utility fees and charges?
At tonight’s Shakopee Public Utilities Commission meeting, a representative from Ehlers, Inc.*, an industry-leading municipal advisory firm, will be presenting the results of a study comparing Shakopee’s fees and rates to neighboring communities. This certainly sheds light on the current issues raised regarding our fees and charges.
The shocking truth about SPU electric rates
Shakopee’s citizens are now learning more about the economic realities and fairness of the Shakopee Public Utilities’ water fees and charges.
Squirrel!
But some are now shifting the debate to SPU’s electric rates, and claiming that “Xcel is cheaper than SPU.” Although the proposed petition…
Will Shakopee get hosed by the City Council?
After 68 years in existence, the Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU) Commission has been under attack by the City Council since its December 2018 meeting. Partly about policy, these attacks have degenerated into ad hominem attacks against the Commissioners by suggestions of incompetence, unprofessionalism, and, just recently, self-dealing or corruption. Indeed, the City staff has resorted to suggestive language…