The Workplace Bullying Institute defines workplace bullying as “repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees of an employee: abusive conduct that takes the form of verbal abuse; or behaviors perceived as threatening, intimidating, or humiliating;...
Employment Law
The value of well-written job descriptions for your company
Finding reliable people to work for you in Minnesota can make a considerable difference in the success of your company. Job descriptions play an integral role in describing available positions within your organization. Seeing the value of these informational...
How do you know if you experienced pregnancy discrimination?
If you feel your boss or supervisor mistreats you due to your pregnancy, he or she may be guilty of discrimination. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnancy discrimination includes any unfavorable treatment to a person because of...
How do you prove employer retaliation?
If your employer took negative actions against you in response to a workplace discrimination complaint or other protected activity, you might have grounds for a retaliation case. To prove retaliation occurred, you need sufficient facts to support your claim. Examples...
Employment discrimination protections for LGBTQ employees
Wisconsin became the first state in the United States to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation by amending the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act in 1982. A landmark decision by the Supreme Court in 2020 extended additional federal protections to...
Should an employer treat you differently from other workers?
Minnesota workplaces should give all of their workers consistent and fair treatment. Your employer should not burden you with stricter standards just because of your race, gender, disability or other identifying factors. But what if you notice a worker of a different...
Are limits on bathroom breaks a form of discrimination?
If you retain the ability and qualifications to perform your job at your workplace while you are pregnant, your employer should not take any steps to make your job difficult. Unfortunately, some pregnant mothers experience discrimination or retaliation. One way this...
8 officers file segregation claim for Chauvin guard rotation
Workplace discrimination may happen anywhere, even in law enforcement. When racial tensions from a nationwide incident seep into a precinct, even the bonds between fellow officers may feel shaken to their core. The Minnesota Star Tribune highlights the details of an...
Determining whether your employer has to pay you overtime
Working long hours at your job can be beneficial for a number of reasons. You may be contributing to an exciting project or working as part of a close-knit team. Perhaps most importantly, those hours translate into bigger paychecks. Not everyone in Minnesota...
How do I know my employer is retaliating against me?
If you make a report about harassment, safety concerns or other issues in your workplace to a government authority, you may worry about how your employer will react. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that you have complete protection under the...
