Marcy R. Frost

Experience

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  Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren

  Nov 1992 - Nov 1999

  Associate Attorney

  Advised employers on employment related issues for a medium size Twin Cities law firm. Represented employers in employment litigation cases and charges of discrimination with fair employment practices agencies. Managed summer associate program.• Argued an Americans with Disabilities Act case before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a hospital. The successful defense of summary judgment in the employer’s favor has been cited frequently for various pre-amendment ADA principles.• Negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of a manufacturer in a sex discrimination case that included an incriminating email from an owner of the company. As a condition of the settlement negotiations, the owner obtained a written apology from the plaintiff.• Conducted a sexual harassment investigation within a police department. Advised a city attorney on an appropriate response to the allegations. The complainant was satisfied with the department’s response and did not file suit. Show less

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  Faegre & Benson LLP

  Nov 1999 - Apr 2002

  Associate Attorney

  Advised employers on employment related issues for a large national law firm. Represented employers in employment litigation cases and charges of discrimination with fair employment practices agencies. • Represented a small, family-owned business against an allegation of sexual harassment. The case was settled during the discovery phase for nuisance value and the family member accused of inappropriate conduct regained his standing in the family business.• Evaluated and revised an employee handbook for a chain of restaurants to reflect the company’s commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, eliminating prior language that was inconsistent with legal requirements.• Represented a small business in a complex breach of contract claim relating to stock grants. A favorable settlement was reached after cross-motions for summary judgment were argued. Show less

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  Moss & Barnett, P.A.

  May 2002 - Oct 2013

  Shareholder

  Advised employers on employment related issues for a mid-size multi-practice Midwestern law firm. Represented employers before fair employment practices agencies. Drafted governance documents for small business. Drafted business contracts. Managed summer associate program.• Represented financial services company in appeal of a determination that brokers were employees for purposes of Minnesota unemployment insurance compensation. The successful appeal of the determination allowed the company to continue using its business model without incurring employment taxes.• Created a drug and alcohol testing policy that covered a truck parts company’s employees, including employees with commercial driver’s licenses, in multiple states. The implementation of a master policy with state and DOT supplements brought the employer into compliance with applicable laws and provided a system for ongoing administration.• Crafted an employment agreement for a company in the import and export business that was hiring a salesman who negotiated for severance benefits. The agreement guaranteed the company a full release of claims by the salesperson in exchange for the payment of the severance after the company terminated his employment without cause. Show less

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  The Law Office of Marcy R. Frost, PLLC

  Oct 2013 - now

  Owner

  I am a Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist with more than 20 years of experience.Areas of Expertise: Discrimination and retaliation laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, MHRA, whistleblower), FLSA, FMLA and state leaves of absence, Drug and Alcohol Testing (DATWA and DOT), Affirmative Action Plans (OFCCP and state requirements), , WARN, USERRA, FCRA, HIPAA, trade secrets, independent contractor status, handbooks and policies, and employment, deferred compensation, non-competition, and separation agreements. Show less