If you are like most Minnesota employees, your workplace does not always live up to your employer’s “one big happy family” assertions. Unfortunately, you probably have to deal with one or more coworkers on a daily basis who say and do things that make you feel...
For many people, the end of their marriage signals a significant change in their lives. This change can affect them in a myriad of ways, whether their daily schedule is different, or they pick up new hobbies after their divorce. For some, additional changes may follow...
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+...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
