Elliot A. Herland
St. Olaf College 1980
William Mitchell School of Law 1984
Practiced in various areas of law 1984 to 1987
Focused practice on workers’ compensation 1987
Department of Labor and Industry, Mediator 1997 to 2004
Herland Mediation Services, Mediator 2004
Union Construction Workers’ Compensation Program, Dispute Resolution Facilitator, 2005 to 2019
Approved by the UCWCP Board of Trustees to serve as a mediator within its jurisdiction 2019
Mediates in the statutory and UCWCP jurisdictions, including cases with active Employment Law Claims
MEDIATOR, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Served as a mediator for the Department of Labor and Industry from 1997 to 2004 assisting parties to resolve issues and settle claims in the statutory system. Spoke on the use of the state’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system at Insurance Adjuster Trainings, Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant Trainings and Continuing Legal Education seminars. Presented on the use of mediation in the Minnesota workers’ compensation system at the 1998 IAIABC Convention held in Missouri.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION FACILITATOR, UCWCP
Served as the Dispute Resolution Facilitator for the Union Construction Workers’ Compensation Program (UCWCP) from 2005 to 2019 assisting parties to resolve issues and settle claims in the unionized construction industry under this unique jurisdiction created by Minnesota Statute. Spoke on the use of the various ADR components of the UCWCP to participating unions, contractors, union employees, sponsoring organizations, insurers, agencies, and its Exclusive Rehabilitation Provider Network. Assisted with amending the UCWCP Rules and Regulations regarding the program’s jurisdiction and ADR procedures. Spoke at several Continuing Legal Education seminars about the UCWCP’s ADR system. Assisted in writing the portion of Chapter 20, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook, on the topic of the UCWCP.