Workers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are most likely aware that in the past, whistleblowers were considered at best an annoyance by the federal government and rewarded through termination for bringing to light any wrong. However, the federal government's attitude has...
A federal lawsuit filed by a former Minnesota State Senate aide alleging wrongful termination due to gender discrimination has been narrowed by a federal judge. The state requested the dismissal of three counts, included allegations of defamation, and this request was...
Residents of Minnesota may be aware of numerous labor laws that protect them from discrimination in the workplace. Recently, an ex-employee of the Oprah Winfrey Network filed suit against the network, claiming disability discrimination. The plaintiff claims that she...
Mendota Restaurants has been ordered to pay $150,000 to 12 victims who endured sexual harassment by a Taco Bell store manager for over a year. The claim, which had been filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of the victims, included...
A former women's golf coach has been awarded $5,000 in a discrimination lawsuit she filed against the University of Minnesota. However, the judgment has been challenged by the University in Hennepin County Court. The former women's golf coach filed a lawsuit against...
