On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Dec 5, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
Federal law prohibits employers in Minnesota and states throughout the country from discriminating against employees on the basis of the employee’s religion. As with other protected classes, an employer may not refuse to consider or hire a job candidate because...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 31, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination and workplace discrimination are an ongoing problem in Minnesota and throughout the United States. While in the public eye, harassment has taken a more prominent role with steps being taken to reduce its frequency, people are still confronted...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 17, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
Here and across the U.S., employee rights and employment discrimination is garnering significant attention as a growing number are seeking to ensure they are treated fairly. Getting a job and keeping a job should be based on ability and capacity to complete the...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Sep 6, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, has been a mainstay in employment law for about a generation now. Basically, the FMLA allows many, if not most, employees to take a leave of absence from work for their own documented medical reason, including...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
Despite greater attention being paid to worker rights in Minnesota and across the U.S., workplace discrimination and employment discrimination is an ongoing problem. Frequently, victims are not certain as to what their rights are and how to go about filing a claim due...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Aug 1, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
When the U.S. women’s national soccer team won the World Cup, the fact that they were paid significantly less than the U.S. men’s national soccer team, despite having a better record of wins, came to the forefront of the country’s attention. The team...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jul 26, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
People in Minnesota who are hunting for a job may send out a lot of resumes to potential employers to secure a position they are happy with. So, when they finally land that job interview they may feel excited, yet nervous. They want to make sure they provide good...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jul 11, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
While areas of employment disputes and complaints like sexual harassment, discrimination and other violations are getting significant attention in Minnesota and across the nation, one of the most common reasons for a legal complaint is still wage discrimination and...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jul 11, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
People in Minnesota may be surprised to hear that, despite the advancements made in LGBTQ rights, discrimination based on sexual orientation is not prohibited under federal law. Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the workplace based...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 30, 2019 | Employment Discrimination
For Minnesotans with specific religious requirements regarding prayer and other important aspects of their religion, it is important that their employer understand their needs and be reasonable in allowing them the freedom to adhere to their beliefs. Failure to do so...
