Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories for Sex Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, Breach of Contract and Defamation Read the Complaint → Georgann Gillund, a successful Territory Manager for Abbott Laboratories for over eight years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on gender and age, retaliation, breach of contract and defamation. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer … [Read more...]
The Impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement on Race Discrimination Litigation
I recently chaired a panel presentation on the impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM) on race discrimination litigation against employers. This presentation occurred on May 25, 2021, exactly one year after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. A great deal has changed in that year but so much more progress can be achieved, which we discussed in this presentation and I summarize … [Read more...]
Representing Medical Professionals in Board Complaints
Physicians practicing medicine in any state are required to be licensed in each state where they practice. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MBMP) is the state licensing board governing medical practices in Minnesota. Representing physicians in front of the MBPM requires a detailed knowledge of the Minnesota Medical Practice Act (MMPA), set forth in Minn. Stat. Chapter 147. Reporting obligations under the MMPA are described in § … [Read more...]
Employee Rights and Vaccinations
Many employers are requiring that employees eligible for COVID-19 vaccines must get the vaccine and must provide proof of this vaccination before returning to work. There is a clear public health justification for this requirement, and employers will be given wide latitude in enforcing this kind of policy. Affected employees, however, need to understand their rights and there are certain scenarios when these requirements may have to … [Read more...]
MN Court Affirms Validity of Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
In May 2016, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed the Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, which is codified in Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. As a result of this ordinance, an additional 100,000 workers in Minneapolis began to earn paid sick time. Additionally, individuals employed in Minneapolis who work for a business who employs 6 or more employees must earn at least one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours … [Read more...]
