One of the most common concerns we hear from employees is that their boss retaliated against them because they made a complaint. In fact, recent data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suggests that over 50% of all employment discrimination claims involve retaliation. When victims of workplace retaliation reach out to us, they want to know if what has happened to them is illegal. Is workplace retaliation illegal? Yes, under … [Read more...]
EEOC Releases New Resources About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Workplace Rights
We’ve found that many people facing discrimination in the workplace read about and research their rights before determining if they want to speak with an attorney. In addition to the Schaefer Halleen website, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a good resource for this type of groundwork. The EEOC is a federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws and guidelines against workplace discrimination. In … [Read more...]
What to do if Your Disability Accommodation Request is Denied
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) make it illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of his or her disability. More than just prohibiting disability discrimination, these laws also require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. But what should you do if your employer ignores or denies your accommodation request? Make sure … [Read more...]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Provides Paid Leave Rights to Qualified Workers
The growing consensus that Americans need to stay home and otherwise practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has had a massive impact on workplaces. Workers are increasingly needing time away from work because of reasons related to COVID-19. The federal government took a much needed first step in responding to this reality yesterday by passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act strengthens … [Read more...]
What Compensation is Available in a Minnesota Wrongful Termination Lawsuit?
Understanding Compensation in Minnesota Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Employees who were wrongfully terminated for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons often ask us some variation of the same question: what might I be entitled to if I file a lawsuit against my employer and win? The answer depends on the type of legal claim and which Minnesota or federal law was violated, among other factors. In general, however, there are several common … [Read more...]
