Sometimes, whether it is during a job interview, after a job offer or during the course of employment, an employer in Minnesota may request that an employee undergo a medical exam. However, there are a number of circumstances in which requesting a medical exam could...
Minnesota disability discrimination suit can move forward
Many people in Minnesota, despite having a disability, are able to hold down a job to support themselves, with the right help. Unfortunately, many disabled workers still face discrimination in the workplace simply due to the fact that they are disabled. In what may be...
Minnesota law protects job applicants from discrimination
When one is searching for a job, they polish their resume and fill out job applications. Hopefully all of these efforts lead to the next step: a job interview. While it is normal to be nervous and excited about an interview, one also hopes they will be treated fairly...
Were you let go due to a wrongful termination?
For many Minneapolis residents having a job is a necessary evil. One must work in order to earn one's paycheck, and a paycheck is often a necessity when it comes to paying one's rent, buying food and making sure one's utility bills are covered. Unless a person is...
Speaking up against illegal conduct at work
Working isn't always easy, especially when the environment is tense. Most people just want to do their jobs and stay out of trouble. But what happens when something is seriously wrong? What if your employer is breaking the law, and hurting people in the process?...
What are reasonable accommodations in the workplace?
This Minneapolis employment law blog has previously discussed the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as the ADA. A person who suffers from a physical or mental disability may request that his employer provide him with a reasonable accommodation so that he may...
Fighting for the rights of Minnesota whistleblowers
Say you saw your employer do something illegal, such as engaging in illegal workplace discrimination, either against yourself or against a fellow coworker. Would you speak up? Would you report the wrongdoing to the proper authorities? While employees have the right to...
EEOC reports harassment in the workplace is still a problem
Some in Minnesota may like to think that in this age of equality, workplace harassment has become a thing of the past. However, as a recent report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reveals, the struggle to end harassment in the workplace continues,...