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Minn. attorney general one of 21 to file brief with Supreme Court
Gender identity and sexual orientation are protected statuses under Minnesota state law. This means that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers who are gay or transgender. However, the laws of many states afford no such protection to LGBTQ+...
Legal standard for sexually offensive behavior under debate
In Minnesota, the legal standard for sexually offensive behavior has long been that it must be "severe and pervasive" to be subject to litigation. This high standard, according to an advocate of a bill in the Minnesota House, makes it difficult for workers to receive...
How can I choose a healthcare proxy?
There may come a time when you’re unable to make decisions about your medical care. A power of attorney will step in in this case and make those decisions for you, based on your own personal wishes. A power of attorney has a lot of responsibilities, which should not...
Is my spouse having an online affair?
Infidelity in a marriage is hard to take. While most couples agree that zero tolerance for cheating is reasonable, online affairs and flirtations are a bit more complicated. While some people consider this to be as serious as a physical act of cheating, others think...
Minnesota employers must provide accommodations during pregnancy
Pregnant women working for companies in Minnesota may rely on specific legal requirements imposed upon an employer for providing a safe and healthy workplace. Under state law, employers with more than 21 employees in one location must provide a pregnant worker with...
What you should know about Minnesota’s new Wage Theft Law
As reported by the Duluth News Tribune, Minnesota’s new Wage Theft Law allows for penalties levied against business owners to include fines up to $100,000 and 20 years of jail time. The harsh penalties may apply in cases in which it is determined that employees’...
When should business succession planning start?
Many St. Paul business owners want their companies to last beyond their lifetimes. However, if you as a company owner do not plan for a successor to take over after your retirement or death, your business might become embroiled in a succession dispute and even...
How to identify pregnancy discrimination
Not all forms of discrimination in the workplace are overt. However, changes in attitude or performance reviews following a pregnancy announcement can be an insidious form of discrimination, regardless of whether they are direct or indirect. It is a good idea for...
What to watch for in a non-compete agreement
If you have been handed a non-compete agreement as a condition of taking on a new job, watch out. Non-compete clauses are used by Minnesota employers to keep their trade secrets confidential, but they can also unfairly burden workers by restricting their ability to...
What should I know about divorce in Minnesota?
If you are looking at a divorce in your future, it is important to understand the legal basis of the process. Laws surrounding divorce differ between states, and if you are going through the process in Minnesota, you want to understand Minnesota laws. Only then will...
