The United States Supreme Court today slammed the brakes on lawsuits started by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Specifically, the Court ruled that because the EEOC has a statutory duty to attempt conciliation before suing, the courts have authority to review whether the EEOC has fulfilled that duty. Giving courts the authority to review EEOC conciliation should stifle what some believe was the EEOC's overly zealous litigation strategy.
Supreme Court Slams Brakes on EEOC Lawsuits in Mach Mining, LLC v EEOC
Registration Open for Twelfth Annual West Central Minnesota Employment Law Update
Registration is now open for the Twelfth Annual West Central Minnesota Employment Law Update to be held Thursday, June 11, 2015. The event is sponsored by West Central Minnesota SHRM, and it will be held at Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Swenson Lervick Welcomes Beth Kuhn
Beware of the Personal Injury Release
If you suffer a personal injury in a car accident or other event that is someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Immediately following the accident is not the time to accept a personal injury settlement. This is especially true if you are still treating for your injuries, or if the full nature and extent of your injuries is not yet known. Typically a personal injury settlement will be a one-time payment, and the insurance company or the party who caused your injuries will demand that you sign a release in exchange for the payment.
