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...]
Why Can Discrimination Make Job-Hunting In Minnesota Difficult?
Discrimination in the hiring process is illegal in Minnesota. Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prospective employers cannot discriminate against an applicant because of his or her race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Nonetheless, discrimination can and does still … [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...]
COVID-19 and Employment Law- What’s Changed and What Hasn’t
More than half a year has passed since COVID 19 came to America and changed so much about our lives, and courts already have seen hundreds if not thousands of cases related to the disease. To date, however, while legislation has addressed things like paycheck protection, enhanced unemployment benefits, and COVID-related time off, courts have issued only a few rulings on some of the most important employment law issues raised by the disease. … [Read more...]
What to do if You’re Experiencing Workplace Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination?
Bullying and harassment in the workplace are issues for a significant number of employees, with surveys revealing incidence rates between 9.4% and 28% for U.S. workers. Bullying may occur between co-workers or between a manager and a subordinate. Bullying may include repetitive and frequent harassing behavior such as derogatory remarks, verbal or physical threats, humiliating or demeaning insults, intimidation tactics, inappropriate jokes at … [Read more...]
