Through research, scientists are learning more than ever before about how your genetic makeup affects you throughout your entire life, whether for good or ill. In some respects, this information can be incredibly valuable. For example, it can help to develop health...
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What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Minnesota workers have a right to enjoy a safe workplace environment. Does your work environment suffers from harassment and other such negativity? If so, you have a right to fight this. Today we will examine sexual harassment in specific. This type of harassment...
Have you chosen a guardian for your kids while planning your estate?
You dread the idea of end-of-life planning, but you stumble over the idea of choosing someone to raise your kids in your absence even more. Despite your reluctance, it is a task you have to do for the good of your children. Forbes offers a bit of guidance to help you...
What should you look for in an executor?
Are you a resident of Minnesota getting ready to create your estate plan or write your will? If so, there are some matters you must settle before anything else. One of them is deciding who your executor will be. They are a crucial part to your estate plan and play a...
Creating a child custody plan in Minnesota
Minnesota allows parents to share both legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make important decisions on the child's behalf, while physical custody describes where the child lives most of the time. If you are facing a divorce, understanding what...
Is retaliation limited to actions against the employee?
As an employee, you have the right to participate in certain protected activities. These include becoming part of an investigation of your employer and testifying against him or her if you were a witness to his or her wrongdoing. If you were subject to adverse action...
Pregnancy discrimination is still a problem
Federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy protect Minnesota employees who are pregnant. Pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to them cannot subject employees to unfavorable treatment in terms of hiring, pay, promotions, training or any...
Factors used to determine child support
Children deserve the emotional and financial support of both parents, even if their parents file for divorce. Minnesota is one of many states in the nation that uses the income shares model when determining child support, according to the National Conference of State...
Keeping your house after you divorce
In many divorces, the spouses sell the family home and both spouses and their children must move and establish new homes. When one spouse wishes to keep the house, however, both parties must understand what to watch out for to protect themselves down the road....
How can I create a more inclusive workplace?
Making workers happy is an essential part of being a great employer. Creating a more inclusive workplace that makes all employees feel at home is crucial in this respect. Not only can an inclusive workplace improve employee morale, it could also prevent serious...
