Employment Law

Making inappropriate comments about a co-worker’s appearance is a form of harassment, regardless of whether the harasser meant their remarks as a compliment. Generally, there is nothing wrong with complimenting a colleague in the workplace. However, certain...

Workplace dynamics play a pivotal role in your overall job satisfaction and well-being. Everyone deserves a job environment that supports growth, respect and collaboration. However, in some instances, what should be a source of professional fulfillment can transform...

While we all have a general idea of what conduct falls under sexual harassment, some behaviors are a bit of a gray area and would have to be further qualified by examining the available circumstances. For instance, regardless of company policies against it, some...

Every person reacts to things differently. While some may consider certain actions unharmful, others may find those acts uncomfortable and discriminatory. This is a situation you may find in a lot of workplaces. And those who have had enough usually take the...

Leaving a baby at home to return to work is a difficult transition for most new mothers. In addition, you'll need to take regular breaks to pump if you want to achieve your breastfeeding goals. Fortunately, federal and Minnesota state laws recognize the importance of...

Minnesota laws protect employees against workplace discrimination and harassment and provide various channels to report any incident of the same. The most accessible channel for workers is their companies' Human Resources (HR) department. However, some employees...

Workplace discrimination is not always as obvious as a blatant statement. Sometimes you can find subtle examples in policies and passive behavior. Consider some common signs of workplace discrimination people often miss. Lack of diversity One obvious but commonly...

No one should have to endure sexual harassment at work, but unfortunately, it remains a pervasive issue in many workplaces. Being aware of the various forms of sexual harassment can help you identify it when it occurs and take appropriate action. Here are some of the...

A familiar example of unlawful retaliation would be when an employer fires someone for pointing out equal employment opportunity rights violations. However, there are many other ways that employers might punish people illegally. This article will look at some examples...

In the past, most pregnant women did not have to worry about working outside of the home during their pregnancies. This is no longer the case, of course. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, nearly 60% of women work during...