Employment Law

Discrimination in the workplace can affect your mental and emotional well-being. It can create stress that carries over into your personal life. Mistreatment because of race, gender, age or another protected status may put your career path at risk. Federal law gives...

Fair employment practices are vital in the modern business world. If managers and execs are allowed to make decisions based on their internal prejudices and biases, then the workforce will quickly become unbalanced toward those who meet the ‘have a beer with’ standard whether or not they are skilled and dedicated workers. Even if the biases are unconscious or “don’t…

Employment arrangements can lead to people learning about many different types of issues. Someone who previously viewed a company as reliable and law-abiding may learn that the organization routinely violates its own contracts with customers or employees. Workers have...

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...