The growing consensus that Americans need to stay home and otherwise practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has had a massive impact on workplaces. Workers are increasingly needing time away from work because of reasons related to COVID-19. The federal government took a much needed first step in responding to this reality yesterday by passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act strengthens … [Read more...]
What Compensation is Available in a Minnesota Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?
Understanding Compensation in Minnesota Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Employees who were wrongfully terminated for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons often ask us some variation of the same question: what might I be entitled to if I file a lawsuit against my employer and win? The answer depends on the type of legal claim and which Minnesota or federal law was violated, among other factors. In general, however, there are several common … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Former Female Director Alleges Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination
Contact Peter G. Christian Lauren D’ Cruz Schaefer Halleen, LLC 412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612-294-2619 Email: pchristian@schaeferhalleen.com Web: www.SchaeferHalleen.com View the Complaint → Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO’s Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination MINNEAPOLIS, August 8, 2019—Stacey Stein has sued … [Read more...]
Promises Doctors and Employers Exchange in Their Contracts
By Peter G. Christian | Two earlier posts on the Schaefer Halleen website provided an introductory discussion of why legal counsel is important when a doctor is negotiating a contract and a brief discussion of contract law fundamentals and basic provisions that appear in almost all physician contracts. This post covers the promises doctors are typically asked to make when they enter into a contract, and the kinds of benefits and compensation … [Read more...]
How Employment Discrimination Laws Apply to Minnesota Small Businesses
By Peter G. Christian | Most people understand that employees in American workplaces are protected by employment discrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on protected statuses such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, and age. What isn’t so commonly understood is that many of these laws weren’t designed to treat all businesses equally. The rights afforded to American workers often depend on … [Read more...]
