Haller Kwan LLP

08/28/2024

🔍 When Keen Observation Meets Legal Acumen: A Victory Against Workplace Discrimination in Minnesota 🏆

At Haller Kwan LLP, we've turned a client's astute observations into a significant settlement. Here's how:

-Our client noticed he was treated differently than white coworkers after a workplace accident
-We gathered compelling comparator evidence and witness testimony
-A former federal judge mediated, bringing clarity to both sides

The result? A settlement equivalent to 181 weeks of our client's wages.
Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Employee observations can be crucial in discrimination cases
2️⃣ Thorough investigation and evidence gathering is vital
3️⃣ Experienced mediation can lead to favorable outcomes

This case reminds us: in the fight against workplace discrimination in Minnesota, every detail matters.

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Experiencing workplace discrimination in Minnesota? Let's talk about how your observations could build a strong case.

At Haller Kwan LLP, we believe that justice often hinges on the details. Today, we want to share a case that demonstrates how a client's astute observations, combined with our legal acumen, can lead to significant victories in employment discrimination cases in Minnesota. The Situation

08/21/2024

🚨 When Religious Institutions Exploit: A Story of Labor-Trafficking 🚨

At Haller Kwan LLP, we've taken on cases that shocked us to our core. One client, an immigrant teacher, was subjected to labor-trafficking right here in Minnesota. Here's what happened:

➡️ A respected religious institution recruited her from abroad
➡️ They promised fair pay and benefits, but delivered nothing
➡️ She worked full-time for over a year without a single paycheck
➡️ When she developed a serious illness, they denied her medical care

We fought back, using:

✅ The Trafficking Victims Protection Act
✅ Fair Labor Standards Act
✅ Minnesota Whistleblower Act

The result? A substantial settlement that allowed our client to reclaim her dignity and start anew.

But our fight isn't over. Labor trafficking is happening in our communities, often hidden in plain sight. We must remain vigilant and stand up for the vulnerable.
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04/07/2022

Ben Kwan is now in elite company among employment lawyers. The Minnesota State Bar Association designated him a Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law. The designation comes after an exam, as well as input from both plaintiff and defense employment lawyers. In this cycle, Ben was the only lawyer in the state of Minnesota to earn the certification.

According to the MSBA, fewer than 3% of the state’s registered attorneys are certified specialists, a designation that requires an exam and other credential checks.

Ben represents employees in wrongful termination cases.