The question posed above emphasizes a concern that is a constant undercurrent of stress for many Americans. While Americans are guaranteed twelve weeks of unpaid leave without losing their employment, too many Americans cannot take advantage of this leave due to financial constraints. While most Americans would agree that paid leave would drastically improve their lives by allowing them to take care of their families, disagreements as to how this … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Civil Rights and Employment Law
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court took the monumental step of ruling that the Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from discrimination based on sex. This protection means that an employee cannot be terminated because of their LGBTQ status. Prior to this ruling, various states had conflicting anti-discrimination policies, and unfortunately, some of these policies did not protect LGBTQ individuals. … [Read more...]
How Do I Win a Wrongful Termination Case in MN?
When determining whether you should pursue a wrongful termination case in Minnesota, you must first take a long hard look at why you believe you were fired. Minnesota employees in most situations are designated as “at-will” employees, which means that their employers can terminate them for any reason, so long as it is not illegal. So, even if the termination is illogical, unfair, or unethical, if the termination does not violate the … [Read more...]
A Polar Vortex May Not Freeze Out Pay Under Minnesota’s Sick and Safe Time Laws
While many Minneapolis and St. Paul kids rejoiced about school closures during the polar vortex of 2019, many parents likely wondered: will I have to lose a paycheck to stay home with my kids? Or, while some employees could continue to perform their work duties from the comforts of their own homes, others dreaded their inability to physically get to work and thus earn a paycheck. Sick and Safe Time in Minnesota Luckily, as of July, 2017, … [Read more...]
