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08/25/2026

Felhaber Larson Attorneys Recognized In The Best Lawyers in America© 2027

We want to congratulate our Felhaber attorneys on their outstanding selection to the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Felhaber Larson News: Felhaber Larson Attorneys Recognized In Best Lawyers in America© 2027

08/25/2026

Attorney Spotlight: Sara Gullickson McGrane

We’re proud to highlight Sara Gullickson McGrane, a longtime employment law attorney at Felhaber Larson, who was recently interviewed by the Pioneer Press about workplace investigations in connection with a high-profile case involving the St. Paul mayor.

Felhaber Larson News: Attorney Spotlight: Sara Gullickson McGrane

07/31/2026

Minnesota Paid Leave Premium Rate Holds Steady for 2027

On July 31, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that the premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) program will remain at 0.88% of covered wages for 2027, unchanged from the current year.

Employment Advice, Employment Law Report: On July 31, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that the premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave...

07/16/2026

Felhaber Larson Continue Tradition of Excellence with Recognition in the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® Lists

Felhaber Larson is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® rankings. Eleven attorneys were selected as Minnesota Super Lawyers®, while five were named Minnesota Rising Stars®. Among these distinguished honorees, two were recognized among Minnesota’s Top 50 Women, and two earned a place on the prestigious Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list. Felhaber Larson is pleased that so many of its attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for this distinguished honor, a testament to the firm’s longstanding commitment to legal excellence, exceptional client service, and leadership within the legal community.

Felhaber Larson News: Felhaber Larson Continue Tradition of Excellence with Recognition in the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® Lists

06/23/2026

U.S. Department of Justice “Declares” EEOC’s Disparate-Impact Framework Unconstitutional

On June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (“OLC”) issued a memorandum opinion concluding that the EEOC’s longstanding interpretation of disparate-impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is unconstitutional. The opinion was authored by Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joshua J. Craddock in response to a request from EEOC Chair Andrea R. Lucas.

Employment Law Report: What Happened? On June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") issued a memorandum opinion concluding that the EEOC's...

06/18/2026

Felhaber is proud to be recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work

Felhaber is proud to be recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, once again earning a spot among just 15 organizations in the medium-sized company category (50–99 employees) in Minnesota.

06/12/2026

DOL Issues New Opinion Letters Which Serve As Important Reminders On Important Wage and Hour Compliance Issues

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued four new FLSA opinion letters. Two of them—FLSA2026-5 and FLSA2026-8—address questions that come up frequently for employers managing exempt classifications and timekeeping practices. Below is a summary of each.

Employment Law Report: On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division issued four new FLSA opinion letters. Two of them—FLSA2026-5 and FLSA2026-8—address...

06/10/2026

Paul Zech Honored with the Leonard Lindquist Distinguished Practice Award

The Minnesota State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section is proud to honor Paul Zech as the recipient of the Leonard Lindquist Distinguished Practice Award. He was recognized at the MSBA Labor & Employment Section Annual Dinner held on June 9, 2026. This prestigious award recognizes attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the practice of labor and employment law in Minnesota. Named in honor of Leonard Lindquist, the award celebrates excellence in civility, morality, honesty, and ethics to both the legal profession and personal endeavors.

Felhaber Larson News: Paul Zech Honored with the Leonard Lindquist Distinguished Practice Award

06/08/2026

Summer Is Here: When “Working From the Cabin” Becomes an Accommodation Request

As Minnesota’s cabin season kicks into high gear, employers may find themselves fielding a familiar request: “Can I work remotely?” For many employees, the ask is simply a lifestyle preference—a desire to swap the office for a deck overlooking the water. But for others, the request may be rooted in a medical condition that makes commuting or working on-site difficult. With respect to the latter, employers need to recognize that what sounds like a casual summer plan may actually be a request for a reasonable accommodation under disability discrimination law.

Disability Accommodation, Employment Law Report: As Minnesota's cabin season kicks into high gear, employers may find themselves fielding a familiar request: "Can I work remotely?" For many employees,...

06/05/2026

Felhaber’s Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate Groups Earn Chambers Recognition

Felhaber is honored to be recognized once again among the nation’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Our Labor & Employment practice earned a Band 1 ranking, the highest distinction awarded by Chamber, reflecting the exceptional strength, depth, and client service of our team. In addition, our Litigation: General Commercial and Real Estate practices were recognized with Band 3 rankings, underscoring Felhaber’s continued excellence across key practice areas.

Felhaber Larson News: Felhaber’s Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate Groups Earn Chambers Recognition