Recognize you are not alone If you are a woman and you are being paid less than men that are doing the same work, you are not alone. Even though the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have prohibited pay discrimination in Minneapolis for more than 50 years, gender pay disparities persist. The gap between men and women exists in every state, every occupation, and every educational level. Women who work full time … [Read more...]
The Relevance of Tax Returns in Employment Disputes
We are about to enter into a national debate about the relevance of President Donald Trump’s past tax returns. These are sought in large part to determine the extent to which the President may have been financially entangled, in the past and through the current time, with foreign interests which could compromise his ability to lead our country objectively. These financial ties, if established through these returns, may have been used to coerce … [Read more...]
Prosecuting Sexual Harassment Cases in Minnesota
The recent and growing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements give us all hope that we can make real progress in eradicating sexual harassment from the workplace. Unfortunately, this hope often meets harsh reality when sexual harassment cases proceed into litigation, where decades of difficult precedent creates sometimes insurmountable obstacles to seeking justice for clients subject to harassment in the workplace. Advocates in this field need to … [Read more...]
3 Things to Do Before Suing Your Employer for Discrimination or Harassment
By Lauren D’Cruz | If you are facing discrimination or harassment at your workplace, there are certain steps to take before suing your employer. 1. Make a written internal complaint before suing your employer. Ask the human resources department or review the employee manual to learn how to file an internal complaint for discrimination or harassment. Follow your employer’s internal complaint policy precisely and retain a copy of 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...]
