Federal and state laws prohibit employers from discriminating against a job applicant or an employee because of the individual’s race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, or disability. These five types of workplace discrimination are described in more detail below. Race Discrimination in Minnesota Race discrimination involves treating an individual unfavorably because he or she is … [Read more...]
Is There a Time Limit for Filing a MN Employment Discrimination Claim?
All employment discrimination claims have statutes of limitations, or deadlines for asserting the claims. Discrimination is often prohibited by state, federal, and even municipal laws – each of which may identify a different deadline. Thus, the first step in figuring out your deadline for bringing a claim is to identify what law or laws apply. Then, the applicable law(s) will determine your deadlines. Understanding the Minnesota Human Rights … [Read more...]
Achieving Workplace Equity for the Trans Community
Achieving Workplace Equity for the Trans Community: Gender Identity Discrimination Still an Issue for the Trans Population in Minnesota The last decade has seen marked progress in the fight for transgender civil rights. The Movement Advancement Project, a nonprofit tracking legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, gives Minnesota a 14.25/20.5 for Gender Identity Policy Tally (for more information see lgbtmap.org). This score situates Minnesota … [Read more...]
How and When to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination
Enforcement Agencies The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants and employees because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All of the laws enforced by EEOC, except for the Equal Pay Act, … [Read more...]
How Gender and Culture Impact Communication in the Workplace
Miscommunication in the office leads to a multitude of issues. It can cause inefficiency, hurt feelings, and even lawsuits. By keeping in mind the different conversational tools different individuals use, miscommunication in the workplace (and in subsequent legal disputes) can be mitigated. Miscommunication: Rapport v. Report Talk The goal of rapport talk is to establish a connection or build a relationship. The topic of conversation is … [Read more...]
