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...]
Representing Medical Professionals in Board Complaints
Physicians practicing medicine in any state are required to be licensed in each state where they practice. The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MBMP) is the state licensing board governing medical practices in Minnesota. Representing physicians in front of the MBPM requires a detailed knowledge of the Minnesota Medical Practice Act (MMPA), set forth in Minn. Stat. Chapter 147. Reporting obligations under the MMPA are described in § … [Read more...]
Former Employees May Be Eligible for “Free” COBRA Coverage
When employees lose their jobs, one of their biggest worries is how they will afford to pay for their healthcare and that of their family. Ordinarily, most employees who lose their jobs are able to maintain coverage on their existing group health plan through the month of their termination. After that, they may be eligible to enroll in a COBRA plan for an additional 18 months. Enrolling in a COBRA plan generally means that employees maintain … [Read more...]
What Changes Should We Expect in Employment Law Under the Biden Administration?
As we near the end of President Biden’s first 100 days in office, there have already been a number of policy changes that impact employees, including the extension of unemployment benefits under the recent $1.9 trillion stimulus package and the proposed withdrawal of the previous administration’s rule broadening the definition of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In the coming months and years, expect to see more changes … [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...]
