John H. Lassetter

John H. Lassetter represents employers in collective, class and hybrid actions brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws. He has successfully defeated certification in a number of threatened nationwide collective actions and has resolved many other cases involving the complicated legal issues that arise in wage and hour litigation. His practice also focuses on consulting with a wide range of employers on wage and hour compliance, ensuring best practices and avoiding class litigation. 

In addition to his specific focus on wage and hour issues, John counsels clients on a variety of other labor and employment issues including compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws, policy formation and implementation, leave management, disability accommodations, restrictive covenants, hiring and terminations, and workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings. He has also represented clients in disputes involving race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, and sexual orientation discrimination and harassment allegations, whistleblower and other retaliatory discharge claims, and unfair competition and trade secret disputes. 

John is a member of the Executive Committee of the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce - Upper Midwest Chapter and is actively involved with the Norwegian-American community in Minnesota.