A Guide to Tribal Employment

About the Book

A Guide to Tribal Employment is a practical analysis of the law, policies, and practices used by tribal government and tribal enterprise employers. This book focuses on the application of tribal, state, and federal employment laws. Moreover, the Guide applies tribal self-determination, sovereignty, and immunity to the employment process. The Guide addresses employment disputes, unique employment issues in tribal gaming, and the unique policies used by tribal employers. The Guide’s question-answer format will help tribal administrators, human resources personnel, and tribal leadership better understand the interesting and important questions relating to tribal employment.

About the Author

Richard G. McGee practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. McGee’s practice focuses on tribal employment, gaming regulation, and litigation. Mr. McGee represents parties in numerous tribal, state, and federal courts. As an engaging trainer in the tribal employment arena, Mr. McGee works with tribal governments and enterprises. He is also called upon to serve as hearing officer and investigator of employment-related matters. Mr. McGee was assistant general counsel for the Prairie Island Indian Community. The Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island Resort & Casino, which employs more than two thousand workers. Both the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino are located in southeast Minnesota. Before joining the Prairie Island Indian Community, Mr. McGee spent a decade litigating business and employment cases as a lawyer at Arnold, Anderson & Dove in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. McGee is a graduate of the Oklahoma University Law School located in Norman, Oklahoma. Mr. McGee can be reached at richardmcgee@comcast.net.