Event Details
Unemployment - Presented by Andrea B. Niesen and Gregory J. Griffiths
| Date: | February 20, 2014, 11:30am – 1:00pm |
| Organizer: | Rochester Human Resources Association (RHRA) |
| Location: | NEW LOCATION: Redeemer Lutheran Church North Hall Fellowship room 869 7th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Unemployment
The unemployment compensations statutes were designed to relieve the hardships caused by involuntary unemployment, but how is an applicant’s eligibility determined? Will a forced resignation render an employee ineligible for benefits? This presentation is designed to give human resource personnel an overview of the unemployment compensation system, the application process, hearing and appeals, as well as discussing the typical issues which may render an employee ineligible for benefits. The presentation will address concerns frequently encountered by the employee, as presented by Attorney Andrea Niesen, and the employer, as presented by Attorney Greg Griffiths.
Presenters:
Andrea B. Niesen
Andrea B. Niesen is a civil litigation attorney with particular interest in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, and Wisconsin workers’ compensation. Ms. Niesen is admitted to practice in both the Minnesota and Wisconsin state and federal court systems.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Niesen practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she focused on personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, employment law, workers’ compensation, lemon law, contracts, and insurance bad faith. Ms. Niesen also has experience prosecuting cases with the domestic violence unit of the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Ms. Niesen received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2000 and her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School in 2003. While earning her law degree, Ms. Niesen was a chair of the International Maritime Law Moot Court team which arbitrated cases in Brisbane, Australia.
Ms. Niesen is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar Association, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Phi Alpha Delta. Ms. Niesen is also an active volunteer with Legal Assistance of Olmsted County and Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota.
Gregory J. Griffiths
Greg represents businesses of all sizes, as well as non-profit corporations and local government entities on employment and labor law matters.
He has extensive experience with employment and labor law in both the private and public sector. Greg advises his clients in all aspects of employment law including hiring issues, compliance with state and federal law, employment contracts and severance agreements, discipline and discharge issues, and on the prevention of employment law claims. He routinely represents his clients in the litigation of employment claims in state and federal court, as well as in administrative agency actions including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board.
Outside the courtroom, Greg is involved with labor union contract negotiations and arbitrations and provides training to his clients on a variety of employment and human resource issues. Greg is also regularly called on by other attorneys to mediate employment related disputes and is a frequent speaker on a wide variety of employment and labor law issues.
In addition to his legal work, Greg has served on boards of directors for numerous non-profit and charitable organizations, and is active in the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Griffiths was appointed Dunlap & Seeger, P.A.'s managing partner January of 2010.
Agenda & Pricing Information:
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Unstructured Networking (mix and mingle, share and trade successes and challenges)
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:
Monthly meeting fees are listed below. Members can either pay at the event or can be invoiced. Lunch is catered by Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe.
Members including 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
Student Members including the lunch buffet: $7.50
Student Members for Presentation only: $4.50
First Time Visitors: No Charge, the lunch buffet and presentation is our gift to you.
First time guests (accompanied/sponsored by a current RHRA member in good standing) are provided with free meeting admission and a free lunch buffet. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Anderson, Vice President-Membership, at rhraroch@gmail.com.
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.
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