By Toni Halleen | Your Path To Creative Alternatives in Diversity and Inclusion According to Gloria Steinem, the circle is the oldest form of government. When women sit in a circle, we are reminded of our power. We see and support one another, we are all simultaneously both leaders and followers, and our strength is palpable. Last month I spoke to a group of three hundred women attorneys at the Minnesota Women Lawyers Annual Conference on … [Read more...]
It’s Personal: An Interview with Jean Boler and Toni Halleen
We are pleased to announce that Schaefer Halleen attorneys Jean Boler and Toni Halleen are featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s Women in Law issue. The article, Telling It Like It Is: A Candid Discussion About Sexual Harassment and Assault,” was facilitated by one of the magazine’s reporters and presents Jean and Toni’s personal experiences dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. The interview offers a powerful perspective on the … [Read more...]
Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
We admit it: some of us here at Schaefer Halleen are Pokémon fans. We were excited to discover that our office building, the historic Grain Exchange Building has been designated as a “Pokéspot.” That means some enthusiastic players of the popular game “Pokémon Go” may be swinging by to pick up virtual Pokéballs and other digital game-related goodies. So stop by and say hello if you’re in the neighborhood. Who knows: There may even be some … [Read more...]
Our Worst Nightmare: Employee Endangerment at Work
By Toni Halleen | What’s the worst thing that can happen at work? An employee dies, is injured or becomes ill due to unsafe conditions. Although workplace safety laws have been in place for years, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), worker endangerment is still a very serious issue. In fact, according to Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates, “On an average day in America, thirteen workers die on the job, … [Read more...]
Transgender Access to Restrooms: An Issue of Workplace Safety
By Toni Halleen | Which bathroom should transgender employees use? This is a hot topic in the news and in the law. Many agencies and courts (and even President Obama) are weighing in on this question. Is restroom access an issue of workplace safety and employee health? What does OSHA say? For years, employers have been required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) to (1) provide employees with access to sanitary toilet … [Read more...]
