No one likes to be teased. Many of our readers who have children have likely seen "anti-bullying" commercials when their kids are watching cartoons. In some workplaces, it seems like they should have the same message. And, in some cases, the teasing goes too far,...
Race discrimination lawsuit in Minnesota results in settlement
Many of our readers in Minnesota may know that not every lawsuit that is filed will go to trial. In fact, the vast majority are disposed of in another manner, and settlement is one of the most common results to a lawsuit. Employment discrimination claims are...
Finding the right whistleblower protection laws in Minnesota
When most Minnesota residents get up and go to work in the morning, they aren't thinking about what they would do if they found out that their employer was breaking the law. For most people, they just want to do their job, do it well and provide for their family. But,...
Pursuing an age discrimination claim in Minnesota
Many of our readers have likely seen news reports about how the American workforce is aging. Indeed, the so-called, "baby boomer" generation is starting to reach retirement age. But, many older workers remain vital employees.Unfortunately, some employers may feel the...
Common misconceptions about the Americans with Disabilities Act
Workers in Minnesota and throughout the country are protected by the rules and regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as the "ADA." Some of our readers may be familiar with many of these protections, including that employers cannot discriminate...
What to do when you are the victim of sexual harassment
Most people in Minnesota probably shake their heads when they hear news reports about sexual harassment occurring in a workplace. After all, haven't we, as a society, come further away than ever before from gender stereotypes and offensive behavior? Unfortunately, the...