About

Provided by Felhaber Larson

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


Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Minnesota

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Felhaber Larson acted for Winona Health in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Paul is an exceptional labor attorney.

Sara McGrane
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Sara McGrane
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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 the absolute best employment attorney I have ever worked with. She is always available to help me when needed. Sara is very straightforward and knowledgeable in all aspects of employment law.

Penelope Phillips
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Penelope Phillips
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Band 2
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.

Penelope is very authentic, quick to respond and good at offering multiple solutions. She's wise, doesn't pull any punches and is good at creating a clear picture.

Penny is wickedly sharp. She knows her content and has incredible technical acumen. She is clear when communicating legal matters and makes me feel that I'm aware of all the angles before proceeding.

Penelope is always available to assist and she has great knowledge about so many areas of the law. She is a trusted and valued resource.

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Grant Collins
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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 is very experienced and direct. He is a very good listener and has deep expertise in the labor relations space.

Grant is great to work with on all labor relations issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Felhaber Larson

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Minnesota

Labor & Employment

Paul Zech
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Paul Zech
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Senior Statespeople
Sara McGrane
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Sara McGrane
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Band 1
Penelope Phillips
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Penelope Phillips
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Band 2
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Grant Collins
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Band 4

Members

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Brad Kolling

Brandon Wheeler

Daniel Kelly

David Hashmall

Grant Collins

Head of Department

Lauren Weber

Meggen Lindsay

Richard Voelbel

Ryan Olson

Scott Blake

Thomas Trachsel

Industries

Provided by Felhaber Larson

Construction, Utility, Higher Education, Public & Private Schools

Health Care, Long Term Care, Communications, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Religious Organizations, Non-profits, Social Services, Production, Retail