The specialty field of Labor and Employment Law is the practice of law dealing with relationships among employers, employees, and labor organizations, except workers’ compensation. It includes all aspects of labor relations and employment law, both public and private, employment-related statutes, employment-related torts and contracts, and employment discrimination. This definition includes all forms of labor and employment litigation, advice, counseling, negotiations, arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution before all tribunals. The Standards and Requirements for Certification can be found here.
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Exam Information
EXAM FREQUENCY
This exam is given every two years in the fall of odd years. The next exam will be in 2023.
DATE & TIMESaturday, October 28, 2023
8:30 AM–12:00 PM
DEADLINE TO APPLYThursday, October 12, 2023
PRE-REQUISITESComplete application, see link above right
Standards for CertificationEXAM CONTENTThis exam consists of three questions. You are expected to answer any two of the questions. Two of the questions are general employment law questions. One question is a labor law question which may be answered with reference to either federal law (private sector) or state law (public sector). Questions should be answered from either an employer or employee/union perspective.
FORMAT
Online Examination with ExamSoft.
MANDATORY MOCK EXAM
To be announced.
EXAM REFERENCE MATERIALS
This is a closed book examination. You may not bring with you or consult any outside materials, outlines or notes.
EXAM REVIEW SESSION
To be announced.
EXAM FEE
$50 MSBA Member/$65 Non-MSBA member
Labor and Employment Board
Chair: Timothy B. Kohls, Allina Health
Chris Jozwiak, Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP
Trina Chernos, Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office
Michael J. Moberg, Jackson Lewis PC
Anne Radolinski, Fredrikson & Byron PA
Martin Ho, Stingley & Ho
Megan Anderson, Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett PA
Andrea Ostapowich, Bertelson Law Offices, PA