When it comes to legal matters, time is of the essence. Statutes of limitations play a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape, including employment law. As an employee considering a legal case, understanding these timelines is essential. In this blog post, we discuss what statutes of limitations are and why they hold significant importance for employees seeking justice in the workplace. What are Statutes of Limitations? Statutes of … [Read more...]
Minnesota House Passes the CROWN Act Hair Discrimination Bill
On February 1, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” The law prohibits racial discrimination based on natural hairstyles and textures. The CROWN Act, which will go into effect on August 1, 2023, represents a meaningful advancement in anti-discrimination laws for employees in Minnesota. Expanding Protections Under Minnesota Human Rights Act The … [Read more...]
Minnesota Protects the Right of Employees to Disclose Their Salary
We here at Schaefer Halleen receive calls from employees wondering if they have the right to discuss their compensation with their co-workers. We’re happy we provide these employees a clear answer: Minnesota’s wage disclosure protection law gives employees the right to share information about their compensation with other people. No employer can prohibit their employees from disclosing the amount of their wages or discussing the wages of others … [Read more...]
Denied a Job for Being Overweight? Married? What the Law Does and Does Not Protect
Under federal law and many state laws (including in Minnesota), it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on certain “protected categories,” including age, color, creed, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation. Just as an employer cannot refuse to hire an employee solely because that employee is known to be affiliated with a certain religion, an employer cannot fire an employee … [Read more...]
Taunting as Harassment in Age Discrimination Cases
Today’s workforce is comprised of baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z. A diverse range of employees strengthens the workplace by providing a multitude of perspectives and life experiences. However, it is important to be aware of workplace discrimination. Age discrimination involves treating an employee less favorably because of his or her age. Federal Protections Against Age Discrimination The federal Age Discrimination … [Read more...]
