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Felhaber Larson

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota

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Small Firm Relationships, Large Firm Impact

That's the promise that Felhaber Larson delivers every day.

Our attorneys combine a deep understanding of our client’s business complexities with a high degree of legal and technical expertise in labor and employment laws and regulations. We have the in-house knowledge to evaluate needs and situations for our clients quickly and cost-effectively. Then, we determine the optimal answer or solution, enabling our clients to focus on their work.

We have an overarching interest in partnering with our clients to determine the most effective means within the law to accomplish their business objectives.

Labor Law

  • Contract negotiations
  • Grievance and interest arbitrations
  • Mergers/acquisitions (pertaining to labor matters)
  • National Labor Relations Board issues
  • Unfair labor practice charges
  • Union Participation (including elections and decertifications)

  • Work stoppages

Employment Law

  • Disability accommodation requests
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Employment discrimination
  • Employee benefits
  • Employment litigation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Government contracts and Affirmative Action
  • Harassment
  • Hiring, discipline and discharge
  • Leaves of absence
  • Management training
  • Non-compete and employment agreements
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
  • Policy manuals and handbooks
  • Preemployment Testing
  • Retaliation and Whistleblowing
  • Strategic planning
  • Trade secret protection
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Workforce reductions
  • Workplace investigations


Industries (2)

  • Health Care, Long Term Care, Communications, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Religious Organizations, Non-profits, Social Services, Production, Retail
  • Construction, Utility, Higher Education, Public & Private Schools

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Labor & Employment - Minnesota

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Felhaber Larson is considered a market leader in traditional labor matters, drawing on deep, longstanding experience in this area. It specializes in representing healthcare clients, and boasts a range of capabilities such as compliance, discrimination claims and class action defense. The firm also advises on breach of contract claims, and maintains a strong employee benefits team.

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Work Highlights

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  • Felhaber Larson assisted Kline Automotive with a class action in California relating to alleged failure to pay overtime.

Strengths

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  • Felhaber provides excellent quality, professionalism and bench of resources regardless of our need.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • They have a thorough understanding of the law combined with practical experience that leads to effective strategy in negotiations.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Felhaber has a wealth of knowledge and insight. They work as a team and bring others in when needed. They work as true partners and are good at building relationships.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • I really appreciate that Felhaber has subject matter experts, we have full faith and confidence in them. They're personable, ethical and lovely people to work to with. I hold them in the highest regard.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Zech
    Paul Zech

    Paul Zech

    Paul Zech has a wide-reaching practice in which he regularly advises on matters such as labor negotiations and employment litigation defense.

    • Paul Zech is simply the best of the best.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Sara McGrane
    Sara McGrane

    Sara McGrane

    Sara McGrane is an esteemed litigator in both the employment and commercial spaces. She frequently defends against both single-plaintiff and class action suits, as well as collective actions under the FLSA. Her practice includes sensitive defamation and discrimination claims.

    • Sara is diligent and measured in her advice and guidance which helps lead to valuable guidance and successful outcomes.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Sara McGrane is always extremely responsive and very practical.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Penelope Phillips
    Penelope Phillips

    Penelope Phillips

    Penelope Phillips has an extensive practice that covers all areas of employment law. She represents employers facing a range of suits, and is noted for her expertise in wage and hour actions.

    • Penny has great knowledge, expertise and experience. She totally understands the realities of the workplace and how employees behave in the real world.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Penny is great to work with. She is very prompt in responding and has a very in-depth knowledge of a large range of employment topics.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Grant Collins
    Grant Collins

    Grant Collins

    Grant Collins acts for employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including notable strengths in employee relations and collective bargaining matters.

    • Grant Collins is very helpful in a complicated situation.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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