Larry Schaefer and Lauren D’Cruz just completed a four-day jury trial in Denver, Colorado federal district court on behalf of a medical device account executive. Last Thursday, October 24, 2019, the jury returned a verdict finding the Defendant, Sorin CRM USA, liable for fraud in the inducement, awarding our client $1.38 MM in damages. When looking for the right advocate, you need to be sure that your legal counsel is fully prepared to … [Read more...]
What Happens When Disputes Arise About Physician Contracts
Like physician contracts in every other state, Minnesota physician contracts don’t typically lead to litigated disputes. That’s due in large part to how loosely both the doctor and the employer are bound in most contracts on critical points like resignation or severance. Contracts generally allow the employer to terminate the relationship on notice of a month or two, even without giving or having any reason, and there’s usually a reciprocal … [Read more...]
Should I Sign a Severance Agreement If I Was Fired?
Losing a job can be absolutely devastating for employees. For many, learning that they have just been terminated causes strong emotions, creates tremendous uncertainty, and leaves the employee overwhelmed with a mind racing with thoughts and questions. Thus, unsurprisingly, as those thoughts and emotions are just starting to swirl around, it is certainly not a good time for most people to abruptly make significant legal and financial decisions. … [Read more...]
Are You an Employee or Independent Contractor? Does It Matter?
Misclassified employees are often denied benefits and protections they are entitled to by law. Employers that mistakenly or deliberately misclassify workers to reduce costs and avoid the burden of certain employment laws can be liable for all back taxes plus any applicable penalties and interest. Employee or Independent Contractor? An independent contractor is someone who generally works independently and controls when and how they work. Under … [Read more...]
Top 10 Myths Employers Should Know About Workplace Rights in MN
Navigating the various federal, state, and local laws and ordinances that control numerous aspects of the employer-employee relations can be intimidating and complex. For many employees, knowledge of employment laws may come from popular news sources, employee handbooks, and break-room posters that simply recite statutes. Here, we summarize the most common misconceived employment laws. MYTH 1: “At-will” employees can be terminated for any … [Read more...]
