You have put in the work. Then, a promotion you were well-positioned for goes to someone else, right as your pregnancy becomes known. It’s a difficult moment, and it’s reasonable to investigate whether unlawful discrimination is at play. Pregnancy cannot legally...
Pregnancy brings enough challenges on its own. Facing unfair treatment at work on top of that can feel overwhelming, and in Minnesota, it may also be illegal. State law goes further than federal protections in several important ways, and knowing where the line falls...
Your child’s and your lives will go through many changes. Your child will grow, work schedules can change or a serious concern may arise. The custody order that was in the child’s best interests no longer serves that purpose, and you may be wondering whether you can...
People frequently procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. They might tell themselves that they need to wait until they have hit certain career milestones, finish having children or address other challenges before drafting legal documents. Unfortunately, many...
Going through a divorce can raise difficult financial questions, with spousal maintenance being one of the most pressing concerns. This blog outlines what this can mean for you and what role it plays in your divorce proceedings. How Minnesota defines spousal...
Employees have many rights related to their work conditions, some of which have to do with how they’re treated by employers. Within federal labor laws, there are specific things that workers are allowed to do. These protected activities include things like taking...
Minnesota is an at-will employment state. Either party in an employment arrangement can theoretically terminate the relationship without notice or explanation. Employers can fire workers without explaining why or providing advance notice. Workers can walk off in the...
There are many things that you have to consider when you’re creating an estate plan. While many people focus on who is going to receive which assets, you also need to think about what is going to happen if you’re unable to make decisions for yourself because of...
When parents discuss how they want to split up child custody, they are often just thinking about when the child will live with each of them. They are likely looking for a solution that fits their work schedule or the children’s school schedule. They may be trying to...
Pregnancy can change daily life. It can also change how work feels. Some workers worry that a warning or firing happened because they are pregnant. Employers often say they acted because of job performance. In Minnesota, the law draws a clear line between these two...
