Every sexual harassment trainer, lawyer, and probably person on the street will tell you it is illegal to retaliate against someone who reports sexual harassment. Yet most people who experience harassment do not report it. Studies say 44% of women experience harassment at work, but only a fraction of those women report it. Instead, they put up with lewd comments, propositions and touching. They deflect and avoid their harassers while looking for … [Read more...]
COVID-19: MN Unemployment Insurance Benefit Changes
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Benefit Changes Under the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order during the COVID-19 Emergency The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardships of every kind from an inability to interact with loved ones to the shuttering of our favorite restaurants. Among the most unnerving consequences, however, is the sudden loss of a job. Thankfully, federal, state and local governments are stepping into the crisis to provide relief. … [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...]
Employee Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Everyone around the world, and now in the United States, is struggling to understand what we each can do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and protect our loved ones, especially those at higher risk of having life-threatening consequences if they contract the virus. This blog addresses legal rights employees can assert if they feel their employer is not adequately protecting them from exposure to this virus. All Employers have a Legal … [Read more...]
Proving Promotion and Hiring Discrimination
Discrimination litigation typically involves challenges to termination decisions, harassment/hostile work environments, or compensation decisions. There are far fewer reported cases alleging discrimination in promotion or hiring decisions. That’s not because bias less frequently infects promotion and hiring decisions. Rather, it’s because courts have erected hurdles to successfully proving discrimination in these cases. It’s also because … [Read more...]
