While many workplaces in Minnesota are pleasant with the employers adhering to the law when it comes to employee rights and other issues, there will inevitably be times when there are violations. These can run the gamut from employment discrimination to harassment and...
Month: May 2016
Transgender discrimination is illegal in Minnesota
If you or someone you love is transgender, you might be feeling a little scared or uncertain right now. Between all the fervor around North Carolina's discriminatory bathroom law and the talk about passing similar legislation here, there are a lot of untrue and...
Proposed Minneapolis ordinance addresses sick time
It is miserable to be sick, but it is even more miserable to be sick at work. When this happens, having sick time can be incredibly beneficial to workers in Minnesota. When you are sick, not only do you need time to stay at home and rest while your body heals, but by...
When does harassment constitute disability discrimination?
Many individuals with disabilities do not let their medical condition impair their lives. They are still perfectly capable of working and supporting themselves independently. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects disabled employees or applicants from workplace...
What grounds may give rise to a wrongful termination case?
From time to time, things may happen in Minnesota residents' lives that just do not feel right. This is often how a legal case gets started, as someone feels they have been wronged by another person, even if they cannot fully explain the legal basis for the suit. In...