Alexander M. Baggio
Alexander M. Baggio
Partner
He/Him
"I collaborate with clients to deliver clear, practical solutions shaped by their specific goals and business needs."
Alexander M. Baggio
Partner
He/Him
"I collaborate with clients to deliver clear, practical solutions shaped by their specific goals and business needs."
About Alex
Alex advises businesses in a wide range of commercial litigation, labor and employment disputes, and ERISA and non-ERISA life, health, and disability matters. Drawing on his experience representing employees in class and collective actions as a plaintiff attorney, Alex strategizes the defense of his clients. He has handled class and collective actions involving Rule 23 and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as claims arising from employment contracts.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, JD, cum laude, 2009
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, BA, 2005
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the District of Minnesota
- US District Court for the Western District of New York
- US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Best Practices for Internal Investigations," Hinshaw's 28th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, November 13, 2024
- Panelist, "Joint Employment, Wage and Hour, and Other Legislative News," Hinshaw's 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, October 27, 2022
Publications
Alex previously served as an Editor for Hinshaw's Employment Law Observer blog. His additional publications include:
- Contributing Editor, "The Family and Medical Leave Act" Annual Supplement, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, May 2017–Present
- Co-Author, "The Proposed White-Collar Exemption Regulations and consideration for Practitioners," 2016 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, May 2016
- Author, "Minnesota" Chapter, Wage and Hour Laws: A State-by-State Survey, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, June 2015–Present
- Contributing Editor, "The Fair Labor Standards Act" Annual Supplement, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, October 2014–Present
Blog Posts
- DOL Proposes Increases in Exempt Employee Salary and Annual Compensation Requirements, Aug 30, 2023
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Latest CDC COVID-19 Guidance, May 18, 2021
- Minneapolis Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court, Jun 26, 2020
- NLRB Serves Up Guidance for Restaurants on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Post-Epic Systems Era, Aug 23, 2019
- DOL Proposes Tweaks to FLSA Regular Rate Regulations, Changes Won't Impose New Regulatory Requirements, Apr 2, 2019
Event
- 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule, Aug 7, 2020
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
Press Release
Interests
Did you know...
Outside of work, Alex enjoys cycling, lifting weights, and reading.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Best Practices for Internal Investigations," Hinshaw's 28th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, November 13, 2024
- Panelist, "Joint Employment, Wage and Hour, and Other Legislative News," Hinshaw's 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, October 27, 2022
Publications
Alex previously served as an Editor for Hinshaw's Employment Law Observer blog. His additional publications include:
- Contributing Editor, "The Family and Medical Leave Act" Annual Supplement, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, May 2017–Present
- Co-Author, "The Proposed White-Collar Exemption Regulations and consideration for Practitioners," 2016 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, May 2016
- Author, "Minnesota" Chapter, Wage and Hour Laws: A State-by-State Survey, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, June 2015–Present
- Contributing Editor, "The Fair Labor Standards Act" Annual Supplement, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, October 2014–Present
Blog Posts
- DOL Proposes Increases in Exempt Employee Salary and Annual Compensation Requirements, Aug 30, 2023
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Latest CDC COVID-19 Guidance, May 18, 2021
- Minneapolis Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court, Jun 26, 2020
- NLRB Serves Up Guidance for Restaurants on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Post-Epic Systems Era, Aug 23, 2019
- DOL Proposes Tweaks to FLSA Regular Rate Regulations, Changes Won't Impose New Regulatory Requirements, Apr 2, 2019
Event
- 26th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule, Aug 7, 2020
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
Press Release
Alex's Insights
Employment Law Observer
Aug 30, 2023
DOL Proposes Increases in Exempt Employee Salary and Annual Compensation Requirements
Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Press Release
Jan 3, 2022
Hinshaw Announces Election of 15 New Partners In Ten U.S. Offices
Employment Law Observer
Aug 30, 2023
DOL Proposes Increases in Exempt Employee Salary and Annual Compensation Requirements
Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Press Release
Jan 3, 2022
Hinshaw Announces Election of 15 New Partners In Ten U.S. Offices
Employment Law Observer
May 18, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About the Latest CDC COVID-19 Guidance
Insights for Employers Alert
Aug 7, 2020
Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule
Employment Law Observer
Jun 26, 2020
Minneapolis Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court
Insights for Employers Alert
April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
Employment Law Observer
Aug 23, 2019
NLRB Serves Up Guidance for Restaurants on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Post-Epic Systems Era
Employment Law Observer
Apr 2, 2019
Employment Law Observer
Mar 7, 2019
It's Legal—Local Ordinances Can Raise Minimum Wage Above Minnesota State Statute
