On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jan 9, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
The co-founder of a nationally known dance troupe based in the Twin Cities has resigned in the wake of a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed a former employee. He served as both a dancer and choreographer for the group.The man offered his resignation so his...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Dec 27, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
The holidays are a time for people in Minnesota and throughout the United States to enjoy some extra time off and take part in holiday parties. Some of these parties are held at their place of employment. While the intention is to allow employees and their supervisors...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Dec 26, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Many people in the Twin Cities area either have had or probably will be having their office parties or more informal work-related get-togethers in the upcoming days. Even for those who have already had them, this is a good time of year to think about social functions...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 27, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
A woman who works for an employer in a state that borders Minnesota has filed suit claiming a former colleague grabbed her breasts and then commented about her chest to two other men, neither of whom were employees of the company. This incident happened at a bar in...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Nov 14, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Minnesotans and people throughout the United States are undoubtedly aware of the “#MeToo” movement, complete with its social media hashtag and connotations of people from across the workplace spectrum being a victim of sexual harassment. While people...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Sep 11, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement, which has involved a backlash against sexual harassment at the workplace, has generally been a good thing, especially for women. In a wide range of work environments, the #MeToo movement has made it more likely that both men and women will report...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Aug 14, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Many Minnesotans may know of the conglomerate Ernst & Young, which is identified as one of the “Big Four” accounting firms in the nation. However, the company is coming under scrutiny for its mandatory arbitration policy. The issue came to the...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jul 28, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment was a concern in every workplace in Minnesota and across the nation. The social media attention paid to “me too” with the hashtag to emphasize it has had an impact on how women are treated in terms of reducing sexual harassment. Because...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | Jun 28, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Not all work places in Minnesota offer a work environment free from harassment. Despite warnings and training against sexual harassment, situations of this nature still occur in both private and public workplaces. Sometimes, the alleged perpetrator of the harassment...
On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. | May 4, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Minnesota residents may experience a range of barriers getting into the careers of their dreams. They may struggle to attain the education and experience that they need to get the jobs that they want, or they may find that there simply are not many openings in their...
