Jason Mau

About Jason's Practice

Jason Mau, an associate with Parsons Behle & Latimer, concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial, real estate, employment, and construction litigation. He represents a variety of clients, including national banks and corporations, as well as local professionals, business owners, and individuals. He is admitted to practice in all State and Federal courts of Idaho.

Mr. Mau had an opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of areas while practicing with a Boise civil litigation firm in its commercial and litigation practice after two years working with the Idaho Supreme Court. While working for the Idaho Supreme Court, he had the rare and unique opportunity to serve as an appellate clerk for two separate Chief Justices. He graduated from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University, where he served on the Editorial Board for the Penn State Law Review, and carried a significant caseload for the Penn State Elder Law and Consumer Protection Clinic. Prior to law school, Mr. Mau spent ten years in various capacities for southwest Colorado’s leading title insurance company.

Mr. Mau has also had the great opportunity to work with the Salvation Army throughout his professional career, and is currently a member on the Boise Corps’ Advisory Board overseeing various counseling and assistance services and ministries. Mr. Mau enjoys spending his free time biking and trail running, as well as taking time with his family to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities available to them here in Idaho.

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 2010
• University of Utah, B.A. Political Science, 1996

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, Idaho Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Editor, Mountain West Employment Law Letter
• Author, "Determining whether elective surgeries are covered under FMLA," Idaho Employment Law Letter, June 2021, and HR Daily Advisor, June 11, 2021
• Author, "Consequences of failure to recertify," Idaho Employment Law Letter, May 2021, and HR Daily Advisor, May 14, 2021
• Author, "Use this time to develop stronger employees," Idaho Employment Law Letter, June 2020, and HR Daily Advisor, May 15, 2020
• Quoted, "DOL's Proposed Joint Employment Rule Seen As Boost for Franchise Relationships," HR Daily Advisor, April 4, 2019
• Author, "Exit interviews--some do's and don'ts," Idaho Employment Law Letter, April 2018, and Recruiting Daily Advisor, September 21, 2018
• Author, "Moms at work: how to improve on Idaho's last-place finish," Idaho Employment Law Letter, June 2018, and Diversity Insight, July 12, 2018
• Quoted, "Getting medical excuse policies right: Know what kind of note you can require," HR Hero Line, March 24, 2017
• Author, "Idaho high court upholds employer's administration of FMLA leave," Idaho Employment Law Letter, September 2016, and HR.BLR.com, October 14, 2016
• Quoted, "Moonlighting the new norm? Time for employers to face the future," HR Hero Line, August 12, 2016
• Quoted, "What recourse does an employer have when an ex-employee steals?" HR Hero Line, September 19, 2014
• Author, "FMLA notice requirements: Are you prepared?" Idaho Employment Law Letter, April 2014, and HR Hero Line, August 13, 2014
• Quoted, "Tips for sorting out a few thorny employment law questions," HR Hero Line, December 20, 2013
• Quoted, "Common question of the season: Can employees be required to take a flu shot?" HR Hero Line, November 15, 2013
• Quoted, "Making sure promotion decision isn't discriminatory is no laughing matter," HR Hero Line, August 30, 2013

Professional Recognition

• Idaho State Bar
• American Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

Idaho

• Idaho State Court
• United States District Court, Idaho