America boasts religious freedom for people of every faith, and claims to protect people's right to freely practice whatever faith they choose. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is that many people often find that their employer either actively disdains their...
Employment Discrimination
The psychological impact of employment discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Mar 29, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
Some of our readers may remember what it felt like to be bullied or made fun of on the playground in grade school - it was uncomfortable, irritating, frustrating and saddening. Most people probably expected this type of behavior to fade away as people grow up into...
Race discrimination alleged by former state employee
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Mar 10, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
Race relations in America today are frayed. Many people feel that they are not being treated appropriately and that the reasons for such treatment might be based on race and race alone. It is an unfortunate reality that our country is not yet at a point where we can...
What is Minnesota’s ‘Equal Pay for Equal Work Law’?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Feb 9, 2017 | Employment Discrimination
In this day and age, it may seem like to days of discrimination in the workplace based on sex are behind us. After all, many women are able to rise through the ranks in their chosen fields to positions of leadership, and conversely, men have been able to pursue work...
Muslims should not have to face religious discrimination at work
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Dec 14, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
Religion plays an important role in the lives of many people in Minneapolis. For some of those who practice a religion, it is important to them that they obey their religious tenets throughout their daily lives, including while at work. One might like to think that...
Minnesota school bus driver alleges employment discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 23, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
Despite the strides that we as a nation have made in the area of civil rights, discrimination still occurs. For example, a Minnesota school bus driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, stating that the company refused to take action after he informed...
Are LGBT workers safe in Minnesota?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 18, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
The last several weeks have left many minority groups wondering what the future has in store for them. LGBT folks, in particular, were hopeful that the next administration might work to pass federal employment non-discrimination laws. Now, that seems unlikely to...
EEOC files race discrimination suit against Minnesota employer
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 9, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
In this day and age, some people may be surprised to hear that racial discrimination in the workplace is still an ongoing issue. This is exemplified by one case in which two workers in Minnesota were reportedly subject to illegal discrimination and harassment in the...
Race discrimination is not the same as color discrimination
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 4, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
Minnesota workers may already know that it is against the law to discriminate in the workplace based on a person's race or color. However, it is important to understand that while there is some overlap in these two protected categories, they are not the same.Race...
How does the EEOC process claims of workplace discrimination?
On Behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Oct 7, 2016 | Employment Discrimination
Our last post covered the protections the Minnesota Human Rights Act provides workers against discrimination. As discussed, a worker can choose whether to file a claim with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights or with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission....
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