Craft brewing has certainly seen a resurgence in Minnesota and across the nation, with some companies seeing significant growth and success in their chosen niche. However, just like any other company, workers at these companies could still experience workplace...
When it comes to hiring an individual, it seems like such decisions should be made based on the individual's qualifications. However, discrimination in the hiring process and after an individual is hired still occurs in Minnesota and across the nation. While many...
Workers in Minnesota may have a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against a disabled employee in any aspect of employment. What they may not know is, however, that the ADA also prohibits discrimination against...
People in Minneapolis get sick all the time, and usually, the illness occurs due to circumstances beyond their control. Whether it is cold and flu season, food poisoning or any number of other maladies, there will be times when an employee is too ill to go to work....
Minnesota workplaces are becoming more diverse these days than ever before. Long gone are the days where only men could be supervisors and only women could be administrative assistants. In addition, these days people of different sexual orientations work together side...
Change is an inevitable part of life for Minnesota residents. Families, jobs and other personal circumstances frequently change over time, which can have major repercussions in a person's life.Outside events also change frequently, which can impact individuals' lives....
Welcoming a new child into the family is one of the most joyous things a person can experience. It can also be a little scary. If you want to take time off to care for your child, you might be worried about whether your job will still be there when you return. Here's...
It may seem like more and more employment discrimination lawsuits are making the news these days. For example, some Minnesota residents may remember a lawsuit from late 2014 in which a jury in another state awarded punitive damages to the tune of over $185 million to...
A significant move has been made by the Obama administration in connection with paid overtime rules, which could impact as many as 4.2 million Americans, including many in Minnesota. The rules have been changed to expand paid overtime rights to more employees,...
