Minnesota law enforces certain requirements on employers relating to employee personnel files. The Minnesota Personnel Record Review and Access Act (“MPRRAA”) sets forth employees’ rights to examine and contest the information contained in their personnel files. The MPRRAA defines employer as “a person who has 20 or more employees” and applies to personnel files “to the extent maintained by an employer.” Employees’ Rights Under the … [Read more...]
Should I Resign or Wait to be Fired?
While most employees begin a new job with a positive outlook and high expectations, it’s not unusual for the employment relationship to take a wrong turn. It may be that the employee has been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan or is under an internal investigation. Or, the employee might be experiencing an intolerable working environment that she or he can no longer endure. In any event, whether an employee decides to voluntarily resign … [Read more...]
Restricting Noncompete Restrictions
Noncompete agreements continue to disadvantage employees and create massive obstacles for employee mobility. The uncertainty they create is often the biggest problem. What does my noncompete actually preclude me from doing? Can I be fired for not signing it? Is it legal? Is it even enforceable? We hear these questions from clients all the time. And, regardless of the right answers to them, if the employer attempts to enforce the noncompete, the … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Sales Account Manager Sues Street Fleet
Sales Account Manager Sues Street Fleet For Sexual Harassment, Sex-based Discrimination, Retaliation, and Breach of Contract Read the Complaint Keaton Kilkenny, a prolific Sales Account Manager for Street Fleet for nearly six years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer at Schaefer Halleen, LLC, a … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Territory Manager Sues Abbott Laboratories
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...]
