Sean Monson is the chairperson of the firm’s Employment, Labor & Immigration Law practice teams. He defends employers against discrimination and wrongful termination claims, represents clients in non-compete cases and advises clients 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
Defending Client in FLSA Claims
Defending call center client against claims of violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Utah Wage Payment Act and Montana Wage Payment Act.
Representing Software Company in Collective Action
Representing a dental software company in a collective action brought by independent contractors.
Representing Dental Client in Collective Action
Representing a dental software company in a collective action brought by independent contractors.
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
On the Board of the Northern Utah Human Resource Association
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, August 10, 2023
Employment Law Update, March 16, 2023
Black Lives Matter, My Body My Choice, Make America Great Again: The Thorny Path of Navigating Political Speech at Work
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
Presentations
Regulatory Hot Topics
Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence and the New HB 324
Parsons Attorneys to Present at SHRM Annual Employment Update
Remote Work in the Post-Pandemic Era
New Sharks in the Water: FLSA Collective Actions
Everything You Want to Ask Your Lawyer But Are Afraid to Ask
Common Mistakes and Horror Stories
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
Credentials
Licensed
Utah
Education
University of Michigan Law School
