Minnesota law enforces certain requirements on employers relating to employee personnel files. The Minnesota Personnel Record Review and Access Act (“MPRRAA”) sets forth employees’ rights to examine and contest the information contained in their personnel files. The MPRRAA defines employer as “a person who has 20 or more employees” and applies to personnel files “to the extent maintained by an employer.” Employees’ Rights Under the … [Read more...]
Can You Be Discriminated Against Under the Age of 40?
Employees in Minnesota are protected from age discrimination under both federal and state laws. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals who are 40 years of age or older on the basis of age. Under state law, the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) prohibits age discrimination in employment and expands protection beyond the ADEA to include all people who … [Read more...]
Why Can Discrimination Make Job-Hunting In Minnesota Difficult?
Discrimination in the hiring process is illegal in Minnesota. Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prospective employers cannot discriminate against an applicant because of his or her race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Nonetheless, discrimination can and does still … [Read more...]
Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Color, Religion, and National Origin
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act prohibit discrimination and frequent or severe harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, or national origin when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. These types of workplace discrimination and harassment are … [Read more...]
Jury Duty Leave Laws: Are Minnesota Employers Required to Pay You for Jury Duty
The Constitutions of the United States and the State of Minnesota guarantee defendants in criminal cases and litigants in civil cases the right to a trial by jury. Jurors play a crucial role in our country's democratic process. However, serving on a jury can require jurors to miss work. One commonly asked question is whether an employer in Minnesota is required to pay an employee called to serve on a jury. This blog explains whether Minnesota … [Read more...]
