While it is common for people with disabilities to become comfortable with their temporary or permanent disabilities, those dealing with disabilities should never become comfortable with enduring discrimination or harassment in the work environment due to their disabilities. Our firm understands the seriousness of employment discrimination in the workplace and seeks to assist Minnesota employees when these events occur. Getting a better understanding of their situation and rights can help employees deal with these events and even file a cause of action for the damages that they have suffered as a result.
Combating disability discrimination and filing a civil action
Making a claim of wrongful termination in Minnesota
Employees in Minnesota might encounter bad days at work, but that does not mean that they should not address any issues they experience in the work environment. If an employee discovers unlawful treatment such as employment discrimination, it is important that they take note of these events and call attention to the appropriate group or person. In some matters, when an employee speaks out or is unfairly treated, they could lose their job through firing or layoff due to employer retaliation. If a job termination is not done properly or is carried out based on discrimination, the employee might have a claim for wrongful termination.
How do you address sexual harassment in the work environment?
Being comfortable in the work environment is important to employees in Minnesota. Working in a safe, healthy and fair work environment is not only conducive to productivity but also protects the rights of the employees. When a supervisor or co-worker oversteps these lines, an employee could suffer greatly. In severe situations the harassment is so pervasive a hostile work environment is created. Sexual harassment creates a very uncomfortable situation and this violation of civil rights could lead to serious damages for the employee experiencing it.
Understanding employee rights when whistleblowing
When an employee notices or experiences their employer violating state or federal laws, the employee could speak out and report these violations. While it is important to report these instances, our firm understands that not all employees will speak out about the injustices they experience. Because an employee might fear losing their job or employer retaliation, whistleblower rights have been established. Employees in Minnesota should feel comfortable reporting these instances and taking legal action to protect their rights and the rights of others.
