It is an unfortunate fact of the times we live in that two people may often be performing the same job but one might be receiving more compensation for it. Whether this wage discrimination results from discrimination against gender, age or race, it is prohibited by...
Employment Discrimination
Company found to discriminate against women in pay, owes back-pay
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 31, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Women across the country have fought for years to get treated equally to their male counterparts in all spheres of life, including the workplace. This means that there should be equal opportunity for men and woman in the workplace-equal pay for equal work. While the...
Don’t stay silent against employment discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 25, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Many Minnesota residents spend more time working in their office than they do at home, which is why they consider their place of employment their second home. Coworkers become akin to family members, and bosses and supervisors become elderly loved ones one looks up to...
Pregnancy discrimination root of case against retailer
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 3, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
When a Minneapolis resident gets pregnant, they may want to shout it from the rooftops and let everyone know about the exciting changes coming up ahead for them. Unfortunately, if they are afraid of losing their job because they have become pregnant, it can put a huge...
Employees may not be discriminated against due to their religions
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Sep 20, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
One of the many freedoms that individuals in the United States enjoy is the freedom to practice or not practice a religion of their own choosing. A person may be raised in one faith as a child and later in life may choose to abandon it for another. The government...
Fight discrimination with experienced help
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Aug 30, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Most Minneapolis residents work hard to make a living. And, given that they spend most of their waking hours in their office, it is safe to say they consider their office their second, if not first, home. This is why it is so important for their workplace to be a safe...
Do federal workplace discrimination laws cover my workplace?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jul 26, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Much has been said about the various laws that protect against employment discrimination in the workplace in Minneapolis. But, these federal laws provide coverage only if certain requirements are met, and the requirements differ depending on the type of employment...
The umbrella of laws that protect against discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 28, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Our readers who are familiar with previous posts here know that all kinds of discrimination still exist in workplaces in Minnesota and throughout the country, but also that there are laws in place to protect employees against discrimination and to hold employers who...
How big of a problem is pregnancy discrimination?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 21, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Families in Minnesota oftentimes plan meticulously for pregnancies. Couples will strive to ensure, as much as possible, that they are financially secure and have the living space to welcome a new addition to the family. However, one aspect of pregnancy that may come...
Minnesota is worse than other states when it comes to equal pay
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 6, 2018 | Employment Discrimination
Most of the employment news stories that our readers see these days address sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. However, there are plenty of other concerns as well, including the persistent issue of the gap in pay between male and female employees....
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