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Lean on a Lawyer for Your Business Growth

By |2023-07-12T09:01:40-05:00July 12th, 2023|Blog Article, General|

Every business is different. Your business may start out as a part-time-in-the-garage venture or a sophisticated operation with multiple investors, or anything in between. But no matter where your business started or where it is today, there is always opportunity for growth and evolution, which can present any number of challenges. Here are some points to consider with your advisors as you move through phases of growth in your business: Startup Getting the right structure in place for your business from the very beginning can go a long way to making future expansion and transitions easier to handle. Work with

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Upcoming Employment Law Seminar “From Hiring to Firing”

By |2013-01-03T10:47:49-06:00October 25th, 2012|News Archives|

 On Tuesday, October 30th, Julia Ketcham Corbett will be presenting the seminar "From Hiring to Firing: Reducing Risk to Your Business Through Effective Hiring, Disciplinary, and Termination Practices."  This seminar, sponsored by Jeane Thorne, will provide insight for business owners and HR professionals  into best practices for hiring and firing in today's complicated legal environment and will assist employers as they assess the potential liability hidden within their established practices.  If you would like more information on this topic or other Employment Law topics please contact us at melder@blethenberens.com.

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EEOC Releases Guidance on Use of Criminal Records in Hiring Decisions

By |2012-07-24T13:57:16-05:00July 24th, 2012|News Archives|

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The EEOC is charged with enforcing Title VII, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Persons with a criminal record are not a protected class. However, even facially neutral policies that have a disproportionate impact on members of a protected class may violate Title VII if the policy is not job related and consistent with business necessity. As part of its analysis, the EEOC

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Beth Serrill Featured In MN Valley Business Human Resources Article

By |2012-06-20T10:07:25-05:00June 20th, 2012|News Archives|

BGK Partner Beth Serrill was recently featured in an article in the May 2012 MN Valley Business Magazine in which she provides expertise from her background in Employment Law as it relates specifically to employee termination.  The article, written by Marie Wood, entitled "Practical Tips to Terminating Employment" provides a throughtful list of areas to consider before termination as well as a list of common mistakes made by managers when conducting employee terminations.  For assistance with any Employment Law issue you can contact Beth directly at Bserrill@blethenberens.com.

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Julia Ketcham Corbett presents at the 2012 SMAHRA Employment Law Seminar

By |2012-06-25T11:24:29-05:00June 11th, 2012|News Archives|

Julia Ketcham Corbett presented at the Southern Minnesota Human Resource Association's 2012 Employment Law Seminar on June 21st at the Best Western Hotel in North Mankato.  Julia presented on “Human Resources in the 21st Century:   Navigating the Tangled Web of Social Media and Electronic Information” General subjects covered included: Managing electronic documents, including executing litigation holds Electronic Data Policies and Monitoring Social Media Polices:  Should you have one, and suggestions for effective policy drafting Protecting social media assets from departing employees.

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