Contact Peter G. Christian Lauren D’ Cruz Schaefer Halleen, LLC 412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612-294-2619 Email: pchristian@schaeferhalleen.com Web: www.SchaeferHalleen.com View the Complaint → Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO’s Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination MINNEAPOLIS, August 8, 2019—Stacey Stein has sued … [Read more...]
What is Quid pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Your manager at work has been flirting with you, and you have laughed it off as no big deal. Recently, at a work event, he told you he has you in mind for a promotion. When you ask him for more information, he tells you the only reason he would recommend you for the job is that he wants you to report to someone else so he can date you. When you tell him you are not interested in dating, he drops all mention of a promotion. You have just … [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...]
3 Reasons to Choose a Local Employment Lawyer
Schaefer Halleen, LLC is a Minneapolis Employment Law Firm You are having problems at work. Out of the blue, your new manager has put you on a performance improvement plan, or you just found out you are being paid $20,000 less than the male manager who had the job before you. You google employment lawyer and come up with hits from all over the country. Should you dial that 1-800 number, or look for someone local? Most of the time, you are … [Read more...]
