Employment Law

In Minnesota, like in much of the United States, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have played a significant role in shaping workplace cultures and practices. Recent discussions about the reduction or cessation of DEI programs, catalyzed by President...

Teachers strive to create an inclusive environment for their students. Still, the reality is that they can still face microaggressions from colleagues. These actions can foster a toxic atmosphere, affecting their well-being and ability to do their job....

Workplace harassment is a concerning issue that affects employees throughout the country. The emotional toll of harassment can be demoralizing and devastating, and this may lead to anxiety, depression or physical health problems. If you are an employee in Minnesota,...

Discrimination at work happens more often than it should. Many employees in Minnesota face unfair treatment based on characteristics like race, gender, age or disability. Understanding what constitutes discrimination and how to respond can help protect your rights....

The rise of remote work transformed how colleagues collaborate and introduced new challenges; one significant concern is harassment. While physical threats may be absent, online communication platforms can become breeding grounds for inappropriate behavior. Crossing...

Pregnancy should be a time of preparation and anticipation for the arrival of a new family member, not a period of stress due to unfair treatment at work. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination remains an issue in the workplace. What is pregnancy discrimination? It...

Minnesota workers with disabilities may face some unique challenges when performing job duties. Employers can provide accommodations for disabled employees to help them work effectively. In some cases, not providing the necessary accommodations could be considered...

Have you experienced negative consequences after raising a workplace concern? That could be workplace retaliation. Workplace retaliation can be subtle and hard to tell. It often takes the form of inappropriate jokes and snide remarks. Unfortunately, some even go as...

Workplace harassment is a type of unjust behavior that can take on many forms and fashions, and such issues continue to affect the lives of far too many individuals. Whether you are an employer or employee, you may wish to take steps to stave off such behavior, but...

Minnesota employers are often aware of the implications of maintaining a safe workplace, which includes preventing workplace harassment and discrimination. This includes fostering an environment that is psychologically safe for workers. Maintaining a psychologically...