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Labor & Employment

Gislason & Hunter Labor and Employment attorneys provide consultation and litigation services to employers and individuals.

Counseling and Risk Management

We provide employers and human resources personnel with assistance in the development of employment policies and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Our attorneys counsel human resources professionals and assist employers with disciplinary actions, disability accommodations, workplace investigations, wage and hour issues, TN visa and H-2A visa compliance issues, labor relations, employment agreements, and many other employment matters.

Litigation

A swift and confidential resolution is often the best for all involved. We can advise clients on the merits and risks of settling verses defending the case. Our trial lawyers will vigorously defend employers and their officers in administrative proceedings, state court, and federal court. or in state or federal court.

Labor Relations

Our attorneys assist employers with the negotiation and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. We represent employers in all steps of the grievance process, including arbitration.

Areas of Expertise

  • Disability & Religion Accommodation
  • Employment Agreements and Policies
  • Litigation
  • Workplace Training and Investigations
  • Human Resources Counseling and Consulting
  • Terminations, Disciplinary Actions, and Reductions in Force
  • Employment Leave Laws
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement Consultation, Negotiation, and Enforcement
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Employment Law Compliance Audits

Associated Attorneys

Insights

  • April 6, 2026Labor & Employment

    What Are “Wages” Under Minn. Stat. § 181.13?

    Most HR professionals and business owners probably know—or need to know—that Minnesota Statutes section 181.13(a) makes a discharged employee’s “wages or commissions actually earned and unpaid at the time of discharge” immediately due and payable upon the employee’s demand.  Failing to pay wages or commissions within 24 hours after the demand carries a penalty equal...

  • April 6, 2026Labor & Employment

    Employers of Non-Union Employees: Don’t Forget About the NLRA

    Employers of non-unionized workforces are sometimes unaware that federal labor relations laws may apply to their employees. For example, the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) applies to both union-represented and non-union-represented workers, providing them with substantial protections for workplace advocacy and organizing activities.  It is important for all employers to have an understanding of these...

  • April 6, 2026Labor & EmploymentEmployment Leave Laws

    Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave: Implementation Challenges in the First Two Months.

    As of this writing (March 5, 2026) Minnesota’s Paid Family Medical Leave (“PFML”) program (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 268B) has been in operation for two months.  Here are some of the challenges our clients are seeing and how to overcome them or at least minimize them. 1. Private Plan Employees Applying to the State Program. Yes,...

  • February 16, 2026Labor & EmploymentLitigation

    Gislason & Hunter LLP Welcomes a New Attorney to Their Firm

    Gislason & Hunter LLP welcomes Jason Bartlett as a Senior Associate Attorney. Bartlett will practice primarily out of the Mankato, MN office. Bartlett will focus his practice on employment law and litigation. He brings more than 20 years of experience, including 17 years as Senior Counsel for Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 food company, where...

  • October 24, 2025Labor & EmploymentEmployment & HR Consulting+1

    Employment Law Seminar 2026

    Thursday, January 15th | Seminar 11:00 am – 3:30 pm | Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center Stay Compliant. Stay informed !Minnesota employment laws are changing—don’t get left behind.Join us on January 15th at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato for a comprehensive Employment Law Seminar designed for business owners, HR professionals, and legal...