The Evolving Definition of "Supervisor" Under Title VII After Vance v. Ball State University

Event Description

 

Deadline to Register:  March 17th, 2014
 

This presentation will discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Vance v. Ball State University , 133 S.Ct. 2434 (2013), where the court analyzed who qualifies as a "supervisor" for purposes of vicarious liability under Title VII.  The presenters will discuss the case and its implications, including:

-  A review of the factual background and the Court's legal analysis;

-  A review of the standard applied by the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota federal courts prior to and after the Court's decision.

-  An examination of whether Vance will have any impact on claims brought pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act;

-  A discussion on how Vance may impact your practice going forward- in both case selection and how you advise clients.

Registration will begin at 11:30am.  The program will begin at 12:00pm.

This is a brown bag session.  Feel free to bring your own lunch.  Dessert and beverages will be provided.


Presenters:
Frances E. Baillon, Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP
Gina K. Janeiro, Jackson Lewis P.C.

CLE Credits:
1 Standard CLE credit applied for | Event Code: TBD

Remote Participation:

Teleconference and webcast are available.  Please indicate remote participation on your registration.  Instructions will be sent via email on Tuesday, March 18th.

Cost:
Labor & Employment Law Section Members:  $10
MSBA Members: $20
Non-MSBA Members $35
Law Students: FREE


Deadline to Register:  March 17th, 2014

To register by mail with a check, please use the registration form located here.


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Questions? Contact:
Nicole Battles
 | 612-278-6336 | nbattles@mnbar.org

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DATE
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

VENUE
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402