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Employment Law
Medical Cannabis in the Workplace: Massie Article Explores the State of the Law
March 20, 2019 – In the January/February 2019 issue of The Federal Lawyer magazine, firm attorney Dustin Massie explored the state of the law concerning medical cannabis and workplace rights.
Qui Tam Whistleblower: Is your employer defrauding the government?
January 10, 2019 – Each year, the United States recovers billions of dollars lost to fraud and false claims made against the federal government. These recoveries are made possible in large part because of qui tam whistleblowers—employees and private citizens who make the report and expose the fraud.
401(k) Fees Too High? Your Employer May Not Be Doing Its Due Diligence
November 9, 2018 – For many of us, employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans are the cornerstone of our financial security in retirement. However, excessive fees can eat into our hard-earned savings and leave us questioning whether our employer is managing the plan properly and operating in our best interest.
Class Actions
Settlement Reached in Johnson, et. al v. Thomson Reuters d/b/a FindLaw
March 29, 2019 - The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has approved a collective action settlement between Thomson Reuters d/b/a FindLaw and its FindLaw Account Managers. After months of negotiation, FindLaw agreed to pay a settlement of $225,000.00 to current and former FindLaw Account Managers who claimed the company misclassified them as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP served as Plaintiffs’ and class counsel.
Moriarity Wins for Union Members on Motion to Dismiss
March 14, 2019 – Last week, firm partner Scott Moriarity scored a victory on behalf of union members in Nagel v. United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 653. These workers are seeking to hold their union liable following the loss of their early retirement benefits.
Firm News
Jozwiak Joins Minnesota Legal Aid Board of Directors
April 1, 2019 - Firm partner Christopher Jozwiak was recently elected to the Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Board of Directors. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, or MMLM, is a non-profit organization that provides legal representation and counseling to low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable citizens. With 69 attorneys speaking over 17 different languages, MMLM advocates for the legal rights of disadvantaged people in the community. MMLM hosts many fundraising initiatives in the community through The Fund for Legal Aid to generate support for their services.
Jozwiak Presents on Bullying; Wanta Leads Panel on Consumer Law
March 7, 2019 – Firm partners Chris Jozwiak and Shawn Wanta presented at separate CLEs on key issues in employment law and consumer law respectively. Shawn's panel discussed the TCPA, FCRA and other commonly litigated consumer claims and traps to avoid. Chris and fellow panelists discussed bullying in the workplace.
Navarro, Massie Discuss Medical Cannabis and Workplace Rights; Thome Presents on Employment Investigations
February 12, 2019 – Last week, firm attorneys Cassie Navarro and Dustin Massie spoke to members of the MLBA about the legal rights of employees who have been prescribed medical cannabis. Separately, Joni Thome presented to Minnesota employment law practitioners on conducting effective workplace investigations.