Employment Law Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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So, you know what’s really interesting is you can google a lot of stuff and get really good data. Now the problem is sometimes you don’t know the difference between good data and not so good data. So, for example, on our website we have terminating a disabled employee without inviting lawsuits and everything from understanding the law. You know, you need to know the rules of the road to stay within the road and to not get in trouble.
So, there’s lots of really good articles on our website, on other people’s website. There’s a book that CLE publishes about how to do discipline and discharge. I wrote one of the chapters in this book, but other lawyers wrote other chapters. Really good stuff, not very expensive, all things considered. Job Accommodation Network is a service provided by the government to help you, “Hey, I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to do as a small employer.” Both the Minnesota Human Rights Department, the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission, the Saint Paul Civil Rights Commission, the EEOC, all those organizations have hotlines for employers to call to say, “I’m stuck on this problem. Help me. What should I do?” And not very many people make use of those resources.
Minneapolis and St. Cloud employment law attorney Sheila Engelmeier discusses resources like “how to terminate a mentally ill employee without inviting a lawsuit” that can be found on her website. She explained that employers can find a wealth of information online, but emphasized that the challenge is distinguishing reliable sources from those that may not provide accurate guidance. She noted that her firm’s website contains practical resources, including guidance on topics such as terminating a disabled employee without inviting lawsuits and understanding employment laws. According to her, employers must first understand the legal rules in order to remain compliant and avoid unnecessary legal problems.
She also shared that many other reputable websites provide valuable articles on employment law and workplace management. In addition, she recommended a publication by Continuing Legal Education (CLE) on employee discipline and discharge, to which she contributed a chapter, while other experienced attorneys authored the remaining sections. She described the publication as a reliable and affordable resource for employers seeking practical legal guidance.
Furthermore, she highlighted several organizations that provide free assistance to employers facing workplace issues. She explained that the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a government-supported service, offers guidance to employers who need help understanding their responsibilities, while agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission, the Saint Paul Civil Rights Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) maintain hotlines where employers can seek advice on specific workplace concerns. She observed that, despite the availability of these valuable resources, many employers do not take advantage of them.
