On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 31, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
Our readers may remember a recent post here that addressed some of the ongoing sexual harassment issues that media giant Fox News is experiencing, primarily involving former employee Bill O’Reilly. But, it appears that O’Reilly isn’t the only person...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 24, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
If people are careful, the term “sexual harassment” isn’t thrown around lightly in the workplace. After all, accusing a co-worker or manager of sexual harassment could result in disciplinary action, or even termination of employment. But, the fact is...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 19, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
Discrimination is still a major problem in American society. Some Minnesota residents believe they experience discrimination because of their religion. For others, it is their disability. But, for millions of people in this country, race discrimination is their...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 17, 2017 | Disability Discrimination
Most employers in Minnesota do their best to stay in compliance with all state and federal employment laws. But, there are some employers who don’t meet this burden. Instead, they may engage in some type of employment discrimination. Disability discrimination is...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 11, 2017 | Blog
Wherever there is opportunity for profit, there is also opportunity for fraud, in both the private and public sector. If you recently learned of dishonest practices in your employer’s dealings as a government contractor, then you have a duty to come forward with...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 10, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
No one enjoys tension in their workplace. For the most part, Minnesota residents want to enjoy what they do for a living, earn a decent income and go home happy to their families. Unfortunately, there are some employees in Minnesota who don’t have this type of...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 5, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
Employers in Minnesota are obligated to provide employees with a safe working environment. This obligation includes providing safe facilities, appropriate training and having a system in place to address safety concerns as they arise. Unfortunately, some employees in...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 3, 2017 | Employee Rights
Employee rights have come a long way in the United States. Most employees are protected from a wide range of discriminatory conduct, are allowed time off when health emergencies strike and receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The laws that...
