Sean Monson is the chairperson of the firm’s Employment & Labor and Immigration Law practice teams. He defends employers against discrimination and wrongful termination claims, represents them in non-compete cases and advises them regarding best practices to avoid litigation in the future.
Capabilities
Biography
Sean A. Monson focuses his practice in employment counseling and litigation and real estate litigation and transactions. He has represented several large and small Utah businesses in litigation matters involving claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, covenants not to compete, WARN Act disputes, OSHA infractions, and labor disputes. He has represented title companies, businesses and individuals in real property transactions and litigation matters involving boundary, ownership, title insurance and priority of interest lawsuits. He has also represented companies in multimillion dollar real estate purchase and sale transactions as wells as lending, development and leasing agreements. He has appeared before planning commissions and city councils on behalf of real estate developers regarding entitlement and zoning disputes throughout the Wasatch Front. He is the current chair of the Bountiful City planning commission.
Experience
Defended Against Claims of Discrimination
Represented an Israeli company against claims of religious discrimination, disability discrimination and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, among other claims.
Sale of Golf Course and Subdivision Ground Lease
Represented client in the sale of a golf course ground lease and surrounding subdivision.
Represented Foreign Bitcoin Mining Company in Recovering Cryptocurrency and Company Assets
Successfully pursued a former employee who misappropriated more than $1 million in stolen cryptocurrency and who misappropriated other company assets. Successfully dismissed multiple counter-claims asserted by the former employee relating to alleged ownership interests in the company and obtained injunctive relief to assist the company in retrieving its stolen cryptocurrency.
Accomplishments
Academic
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1995)
Brigham Young University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1992)
Professional
Recognized as member of Utah’s Legal Elite by Utah Business magazine for multiple years in both employment and real estate.
Associations
Professional
Chair, Real Estate Section of the Utah State Bar
Member, Executive Committee, Litigation Section of the Utah State Bar
Community
Member of Board of Directors, Davis County Citizens Committee Against Violence
Volunteer, Davis County Attorney’s Office Protective Order Project
Insights
Articles
Employment Law Update May 2022
Is COVID-19 a Disability Under the ADA? It Depends.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay of Vaccine Mandate; OSHA Extends Compliance Deadline
Utah Responds to the Federal Vaccine Mandate: The New State Rule
New Federal Mandates Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Are Coming
See the Latest EEOC Guidance For Employee Covid-19 Vaccinations In A “Utah Business Magazine” Article by Labor And Employment Department Chair Sean Monson
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace
Vaccines: Mandatory or Voluntary for Employees?
New COVID Relief Statute: Second Round of PPP Loans, Extension of FFCRA Leave Rights, and Tax Code Changes
Dealing With “Remote” Teleworking Employees: Best Practices for Teleworking
Treasury Department Clarifies Payroll Tax Deferral Executive Order
A Portion of Payroll Taxes May Be Deferred for the Vast Majority of Workers Beginning Sept. 1, 2020, and Continuing Through Dec. 31, 2020
Supreme Court Limits Protections for Employees Working for Religious Schools
Salt Lake County Extends Face Covering Order to Aug. 20, 2020
Salt Lake County and Summit County Require Individuals to Wear Face Coverings
Looking Forward: How to Manage Your Workforce In 2020 and Beyond
Title VII Covers LGBQT Employees
PPP Loan Program Modified – More Time to Spend, Fewer Restrictions on Spending
Strategies on acing the SBA’s new PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
What to Do with Employees at High Risk for Serious COVID 19 Illness: The ADA and Return to Work
Liabilities When Re-Opening: Steps to Minimizing the Risks
Re-opening for Business: Employers Should Begin Planning Now
You’ve Had a Chance to Catch Your Breath, Now What? Five Things Employers Should be Thinking About Right Now
CARES Act PPP Loans Interim Final Rule Released
Additional Guidance from the Department of Labor Including the Frequently Asked Question: “What is the ‘small business exemption’ under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
Response Act Poster, Leave Policies and Shelter in Place Notices
Emerging Questions For Employers Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act And Other Coronavirus Employment Issues
COVID-19 Leave and Sick Pay Statute Enacted
COVID-19, Family Medical Leave Act and Paid Time Off – Employer Questions Answered
EEOC Reverses Course Regarding the Ministerial Exception in Employment Discrimination Cases
The Utah Supreme Court Delivers a Haymaker to the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Employment Cases
Federal Government Raises Threshold Salary for Employees to Qualify for Exempt Status
Dynamex Decision Codified – California is a Land of Employees, Not Independent Contractors
Presentations
Everything You Want to Ask Your Lawyer But Are Afraid to Ask
Employment Arbitration Agreements: What Are The Good For?
Webinar -- New Vaccination Rule: What Does it Mean for Employers with More Than 100 Employees? A Lot!
Hot Employment Topics Session #2
Hot Employment Topics Session #1
Hot Employment Topics Session #2
Hot Employment Topics Session #1
Hot Employment Topics
The Coronavirus “Response Act” – COVID-19 Relief and Tax Benefit Opportunities in 2021
Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The Devil's Bargain
Trends in Employment Law Cases Related to COVID-19
PPP Loans: The CARES Act & Flexibility Act - What we Know to Date About Loan Forgiveness
Strategies on Acing the SBA's New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
COVID-19: Returning to Work
Back in Business: Information Every Idaho Employer Should Know
What Every Employer Should Know Before Resuming Business in Utah
Back in Business: Information Every Idaho Employer Should Know
Reopening Utah's Restaurants: What Owners Need to Know
Employer Considerations To Successfully Reopen A Business - May 5, 2020
Reopening Your Business: Meeting Opportunities and Challenges To Come Back Stronger
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Does and How To Respond
Employment Basics for Small Businesses and Start Ups
Employment Basics for Small Businesses and Start Ups
Credentials
Licensed
Utah
Education
University of Michigan Law School
