Most of our readers know that discrimination of any kind in an employment setting is wrong. With that in mind, it is interesting to see that three female managers have filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, age discrimination and sex discrimination against the...
Month: November 2012
Minnesota vets have extra protection against discrimination
As Veterans' Day was recently observed across the nation, Minnesotans are reminded of and thankful for the many sacrifices of our servicemembers during wartime and in peacekeeping efforts. Aside from the parades and other events held in their honor, veterans are the...
Medtronic allegedly gave false facts about spine surgery product
Minnesota residents may be interested in a recent federal investigation involving a manufacturer of medical devices. The investigation, which relates back to a whistleblower lawsuit that was unsealed in 2008, is noteworthy because of the danger to public health...
Discrimination alleged among employees for being tribal members
There are different types of discrimination. Some are common and some aren't. Under the category of employment discrimination, there is a type of discrimination called national-origin and race discrimination. There was a recent case that occurred at St. Cloud...
Employee faces discrimination due to age and illness
A complaint has been registered with the Twin Cities' public transit agency. This is the third human rights complaint in less than two years. An employee, a 54-year-old female, made the complaint last month alleging discrimination based on cancer diagnosis and age....