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15 Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid

May 17, 2009

Download pdf of this article 15 Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid Prepared and Presented by: Leonard B. Segal 15 EMPLOYMENT LAW MISTAKES TO AVOID     Introduction Like many areas of the law, employment law has unique issues that may easily be overlooked.  From hiring to termination, missteps that could have been avoided can have [...]

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High Risk Terminations

May 1, 2009

Download pdf of this article High Risk Terminations Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman I. INTRODUCTION. When facing the possibility of difficult terminations, human resource “best practices” and the high risks of claims may suggest taking a less aggressive path. While human resource professionals and in-house counsel understandably may want to take safer routes, [...]

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Employment Law for the Non-Employment Lawyer

August 2, 2008

Download pdf of this article Employment Law for the Non-Employment Lawyer Prepared and Presented by: Leonard B. Segal EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR THE NON-EMPLOYMENT LAWYER     I. Overview Like many areas of the law, employment law has unique issues that attorneys who do not generally practice in the area may easily overlook.  From hiring to [...]

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What About Bob? – Handling Issues and Agreements for Executives in M&A Transactions

April 28, 2008

Download pdf of this article What About Bob? – Handling Issues and Agreements for Executives in M&A Transactions Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman INTRODUCTION In mergers and other acquisitions (“M&As”), both the buyer and the seller are routinely represented by separate counsel.  However, what is best for their clients is not necessarily best [...]

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PLAIN LANGUAGE GUIDELINES FOR EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS TO KEEP THEM AND YOUR COMPANY OUT OF LEGAL TROUBLE

December 4, 2007

Download pdf of this article Prepared and Presented by JEFFREY B. OBERMAN OBERMAN THOMPSON & SEGAL, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-1805 612.217.6441 joberman@otslawyers.com 2007 IN-HOUSE COUNSEL CRASH COURSE Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education December 4, 2007 *THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES [...]

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Protecting Your Company’s IP Through Non-Compete and Other Restrictive Covenants

September 27, 2007

Download pdf of this article Protecting Your Company’s IP Through Non-Compete and Other Restrictive Covenants Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman I. INTRODUCTION. More employers (“OLDCO”) than ever are using non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements to prevent unfair competition and solicitations by their employees, and to protect their trade secrets and confidential information.  This [...]

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Planning and Implementing a Reduction in Force

May 20, 2007

Download pdf of this article Planning and Implementing a Reduction in Force: Critical Issues; Key Decisions; and Process Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A REDUCTION IN FORCE: CRITICAL ISSUES; KEY DECISIONS; AND PROCESS Presented By Jeffrey B. Oberman I.                   INTRODUCTION At some point, your company may need to consider a [...]

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Overview of Employment Law Issues for Small Business: Harassment and Discrimination Issues

April 13, 2007

Download pdf of this article OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Harassment and Discrimination Issues By Leonard B. Segal[1] I. Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Federal and state laws, and some city ordinances, prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based upon various “protected characteristics” or “protected classes.”  Laws that prohibit discrimination in employment include, among [...]

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Overview of Employment Law Issues for Small Business: Hiring Practices

April 13, 2007

Download pdf of this article Prepared and Presented by: Leonard B. Segal OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Hiring Practices I. Equal Employment As a general rule, an employer has the discretion to choose between equally qualified candidates provided that the selection procedure is not based on unlawful criteria.  Equal opportunity does not [...]

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Overview of Employment Law Issues for Small Business: Fair Labor Standards Act

April 13, 2007

Download pdf of this article Prepared and Presented by: Leonard B. Segal OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Fair Labor Standards Act By Leonard B. Segal[1]   I. Coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 201 et. seq., is the federal law that addresses [...]

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Overview of Employment Law Issues for Small Business: Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements

April 13, 2007

Download pdf of this article Prepared and Presented by: Leonard B. Segal OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES FOR SMALL BUSINESS Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements By Leonard B. Segal[1] More employers are using non-competition, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements to prevent unfair competition and solicitation of their employees, and to protect their trade secrets and confidential information.  [...]

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Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreements

May 15, 2006

Download pdf of this article Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreements: Drafting and Pre-Litigation Goals and Strategies Prepared and Presented by:  JEFFREY B. OBERMAN I.                   INTRODUCTION. More employers than ever are using non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements to prevent unfair competition and solicitation of their employees, and to protect their trade secrets and confidential information.  This [...]

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Executives: 10 Legal Areas You Need to Know if You Work With, For or Against Them

May 5, 2006

Download pdf of this article Executives: 10 Legal Areas You Need to Know if You Work With, For or Against Them Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman ONE:  EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS I. INTRODUCTION. Many executives are not willing to accept employment without contractual commitments.  Also, employment agreements can offer incentives to executives, direct energies [...]

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