Twitter has announced that it let go of 8% of its workforce and offers severance packages to affected employees. More information can be found here: Twitter layoff reactions
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‘Mass layoff’ at Imation
On Monday, Imation announced a mass layoff on Monday with employment ending between November 30th and December 14th. More information can be found in this newspaper article.
Have A Workers Comp Claim And The Employer Is Asking You To Resign Or Settle?
Before you agree to resign or settle your workers compensation claim, we recommend you talk to an employment law attorney first. While your employer may present you with an offer to settle your workers compensation claims, the agreement you are presented will often...
Told Your Job Will Be Eliminated?
If you are told your job will be eliminated, your employer may offer you a severance package. Before signing anything, it is recommended that you talk to an attorney. Bertelson Law Offices routinely consults with employees who are told their positions will be...
Considering Quitting Your Job?
Quitting your job has legal and career ramifications. Quitting can impact your ability to receive unemployment benefits. It can impact your ability to make an employment law claim and can impact the value of those claims. Despite this, one always needs to consider...
Age Related Comments Evidence of Age Discrimination
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that a decision-makers age related comments could be evidence of age discrimination: “Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to Thomas, we also conclude that the age-related comments that Hagen made in the...
Pregnancy Discrimination
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that an employee doesn’t have to prove that her employer knew about a pregnancy to show pregnancy discrimination. She only has to prove that the employer held an employee’s potential childbearing against her. (Yousuf v....
NYTimes Article: Netflix Offers Expanded Maternity and Paternity Leave
Netflix announced an unlimited leave policy for new parents – far exceeding the 12 weeks of unpaid leave offered under the Family Medical Leave Act. By Emily Steel, August 5, 2015 Netflix announced on Tuesday that it was starting an unlimited leave policy for new...
Twins Game First Pitch
Alden’s brother Dave writes: “THANKS FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS regarding Alden throwing out the 1st ball at the MN Twins game Tues., July 28th! He’s beside himself with joy. Here is an extended behind the scenes interview and video journey of the day. GOD BLESS SPECIAL...
The ADA turns 25
As ADA Turns 25, More People with Disabilities are Working, says Kessler Foundation By Published: July 26, 2015 10:45 a.m. ET WEST ORANGE, NJ, Jul 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
