Event Details

Course Title: Gone But Not Forgotten: Obligations to Employees Returning from Leave

Course Overview: There are a multitude of reasons an employee may need to take a voluntary or involuntary leave of absence from employment.  This course provides a survey of employers’ obligations to provide leave and employees’ rights upon their return from leave.  The course will examine current state and federal law, including recent court opinions and governmental agency guidance, and provide recommended practices for common issues employers face related to leave.  Specific types of leave to be discussed include Disability Leave (Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act); Worker’s Compensation Leave; Family and Medical Leave (Family and Medical Leave Act and Minnesota Parenting Leave Act); Military Leave and more.

Bios: Chris Wendland & Jerrie Hayes

Mr. Wendland, a Rochester native, joined our firm in August 2007. Prior to joining, he was an intern at the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, focusing on employment discrimination, for which he was recognized by the Minneapolis City Council for his contributions to the Department’s Complaint Investigation Unit. Mr. Wendland maintains a multi-faceted practice, which includes the following areas of law:

Business and Corporate

Employment

Estate Planning and Administration

Litigation

Real Estate

Education and Professional

University of Minnesota (B.A., 2004, cum laude, with distinction)
Phi Beta Kappa
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2007 cum laude)
Admitted to bar, Minnesota and U. S. District Court, District Court of Minnesota.

Mr. Wendland is a participating attorney with Wills for Heroes, a service provided by the Minnesota State Bar Association that provides simple wills for qualified firefighters, police officers, and first responders. Mr. Wendland is a lecturer on debt collection and creditor’s rights.

Personal Interests

Mr. Wendland is active in the community through the Downtown Kiwanis Club and Fuel Rochester. In his spare time, Mr. Wendland enjoys playing hockey in the winter and playing golf and running when seasonable. An avid guitar player and musician, he has played in numerous bands and enjoys playing, recording, and engineering. Mr. Wendland is a life-long fan of the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey team and supports Manchester United Football Club

Ms. Hayes joined the firm in 2010, after more than a decade as a commercial litigation and appellate practice attorney in the Twin Cities. An honors graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Ms. Hayes successfully represents private and public companies of all sizes involved in commercial litigation and business disputes, and individuals involved in civil litigation. Her state and federal practice includes:

Trial and Appellate Advocacy

Administrative Representation

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Workplace Advocacy

Litigation Avoidance Counseling

Education and Professional

University of Missouri – St. Louis (B.A., summa cum laude, 1994)
Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Kappa Delta, and Alpha Phi Omega
University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1997)

Admitted to bar, United States Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit, Minnesota U.S. District Court, and the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Olmsted County Bar Association, American Women in Law & Leadership, and Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Ms. Hayes actively contributes to the Rochester community through volunteer work and involvement with a variety of non-profit organizations. She is a Member and Officer of the American Business Women’s Association (Rochester Charter Chapter) and an Executive Leadership Board Member for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” event in Rochester.    She is also a Member of the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, and Mensa. She also pursues her passion for history through membership in Daughters of the American Revolution, the Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the Minnesota Historical Society.  Ms. Hayes and her family enjoy gardening, golfing, swimming camping, fishing and star-gazing in the spring and summer, as well as traveling, scrapbooking, clay shooting, sledding and ham radio in the fall and winter.

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM:    Unstructured Networking (mix and mingle, share and trade successes and challenges)

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM: Planned Networking Activity (prepare to have some fun!)

11:30 AM – Noon: Buffet Lunch (the lunch selection is great so make sure to enjoy the buffet)

11:50 AM Announcements

Noon – 1:00 PM: Presentation (prepare to be informed and amazed)

Fee Schedule for Monthly Meetings/Presentations:

Members including the lunch buffet: $15.00

Members for Presentation only: $7.00

Non-Members including the lunch buffet: $20.00

Non-Members for Presentation only: $10.00

First Time Visitors: No Charge, the lunch buffet and presentation is our gift to you.

Special note on the RHRA Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of meeting registration(s) must be received by RHRA at least 48 business hours prior to the time of the event to avoid charges. Registrations not cancelled 48 hours in advance will incur full charges as a "No Show".

DISCLAIMER

These presentation s and any materials are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or HR advice. Please consult your Legal representative before using or implementing any of the processes or information contained herein.