Law enforcement officers are important members of communities throughout Minnesota. They offer assistance, guidance and security to individuals who are in situations of peril, as well as protecting individuals from the threats of others. While some law enforcement...
Age Discrimination
Baby boomers working past retirement age may face discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jan 17, 2019 | Age Discrimination
Around 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age daily across the country, so it makes sense that they account for a growing percentage of the workforce. Minnesotans aged 65 and older in the workforce increased about 63 percent from 2003, holding 4.4 percent of jobs...
U.S. Supreme Court rules on ADEA case
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 15, 2018 | Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is a prohibited employment action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Employers in a variety of industries are not allowed to make adverse employment and hiring decisions about individuals based upon their ages. In Minnesota and other...
What is age discrimination?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 8, 2018 | Age Discrimination
There is a misconception that younger workers are more likely to adapt to newer technology, work harder and be less susceptible to injuries. When employers give in to such beliefs, they discredit the valuable experience and knowledge an older worker can bring to the...
Age discrimination is a problem for the American workforce
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Sep 6, 2018 | Age Discrimination
In the years following World War II, American families grew at a massive rate due to what social scientists now refer to as the "baby boom." Baby Boomers are part of an active but aging population that has seen its financial health take hits in the stock market and as...
Age Discrimination in Employment Act offers protections
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Aug 23, 2018 | Age Discrimination
Men and women who wish to work and use their valuable knowledge and skills to earn a living should be allowed to do so at any age. In Minnesota and throughout the rest of the nation, workers are protected from age discrimination by the tenants of the Age...
What employees need to know about age discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 15, 2018 | Age Discrimination
Like disability discrimination, age discrimination can sometimes go unnoticed by the casual observer of employment law developments. In the news right now, race and gender discrimination, along with sexual harassment in the workplace, are getting much more attention....
What is age discrimination and how does it violate the law?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Apr 25, 2018 | Age Discrimination
Most people in Minnesota are familiar with lawsuits that are based on allegations of race or gender discrimination in the workplace, but some are less familiar with the fact that discrimination based on a person's age can be illegal as well. So, what is age...
Does your employer view older workers as a liability?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Apr 6, 2018 | Age Discrimination
With age comes wisdom, or at least that is the old saying. While we all value the insight of older, wiser people in our personal lives, employers in Minnesota may not feel the same way about older workers at their business or organization. In fact, some employers may...
How can Minnesota residents avoid age discrimination?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Feb 7, 2018 | Age Discrimination
Employees in Minnesota have every right to fight back against the premise that victims of harassment and discrimination "invite" the conduct in question. A workplace should be free from discrimination and harassment no matter what. However, are there ways to get ahead...
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