If you get injured on the job, several problems can emanate at once. You have to focus on your health while continuing to live up to other responsibilities. Worker's compensation should help you recover without having to worry as much about finances. However, you may...
Employment Law
What rights do breastfeeding mothers have?
Most women will return to work within a couple of months after having a baby. However, mothers who breastfeed will usually be far from finished doing it at that time. For this reason, they will need to be able to pump breastmilk while at work. In the past, women had...
What does sexual harassment look like in the modern workplace?
These days, more and more jobs have continued shifting over to virtual workplaces. If not entirely, many at least dedicate a portion of their work to these virtual commute arrangements. While this has cleared up a few problems with physical workplaces, it has also...
Looking at examples of age discrimination
In the workplace, you need to remain vigilant and address any violations of your rights promptly. Employee rights violations take many forms, from denied overtime to sexual harassment. It is also important for workers to recognize discrimination, whether they...
Does workplace bullying constitute sexual harassment?
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;...
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...
