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...]
Pregnancy Discrimination Act: Things You Should Know
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a female applicant or employee unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”) of 1978, which is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, … [Read more...]
Is It Legal to Record a Conversation with My Employer?
Conversations in today’s workplace can be easily and discreetly recorded. However, is it legal to record a conversation with your employer without his or her knowledge? The answer depends on your state’s laws and whether your employer has a policy that bans employees from recording conversations. One-Party Consent States Most states are “one-party consent” states, which means that recordings are permitted as long as just one party to the … [Read more...]
What to Do if You Lose Your Job During the Coronavirus Pandemic in Minnesota?
Close to one in five Minnesota workers is unemployed or has lost work in the past few weeks due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many Minnesotans are struggling to pay bills and living expenses with less income than usual or none at all. If your job has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you should promptly apply for unemployment benefits. You May Be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if: You … [Read more...]
