In today’s ever-changing workplace, layoffs, reduction-in-forces, and organizational restructuring are common. For employees, this often comes with a severance agreement—an offer from the employer that typically includes compensation in exchange for a waiver of potential legal claims. While these agreements are routine, employees over the
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a crucial role in protecting employees’ right to work in safe conditions and ensures workplaces are free from serious hazards. In addition to enforcing safety standards, OSHA provides avenues for reporting hazardous environments and strong protections for
Witnessing illegal or unethical activities in the workplace can be unsettling. Deciding to report such misconduct is courageous and necessary for maintaining healthy, thriving workplaces. Whistleblowers also play a critical role in our society by exposing wrongdoing that harms people and communities. If you’ve taken
Many companies across the country are either withdrawing from or are re-analyzing their Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But DEI initiatives should not be a passing trend—they are essential to creating a thriving, innovative, and sustainable workplace. In today’s increasingly globalized and diverse
Since Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis use in August 2023, there should have been a significant shift in when, how, and why employers subject their workers to drug tests. Legalization resulted in changes to three state laws that deal with employment-related drug testing––the Minnesota Drug and
Unlike most states, Minnesota has a law that, with limited exceptions, prohibits employers from requiring their employees to participate in a “tip pool,” or otherwise share gratuities with their bosses or co-workers. Specifically, Section 177.24, subd. 3 of the Minnesota Statutes, which is part of
In the complex world of employment law, trial and appellate courts are often presented with complicated questions involving discrimination, retaliation, constitutional rights, etc., and their answers can have a far-reaching impact, not just for the parties involved in a particular case, but also for society
When employees discover potentially unethical, illegal (or just plain stupid) company conduct, MSB Employment Justice highly recommends speaking to one of our attorneys who’ve been handling these complex whistleblower cases for decades. Deciding to call out the potentially illegal conduct of an employer is not
Many companies run afoul of the law – skirting regulations, engaging in fraud, and mistreating workers. When companies do this, employees can (and should) speak up to make things right, which is sometimes called “blowing the whistle.” Employees who do this often fear retaliation in
The Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. 363A.01, et seq.) protects employees from discrimination in the workplace. Employers cannot treat their employees differently based on their race, religion, gender, age, disability, etc. What’s more is that Minnesota is among a minority of states which also
Someone’s faith is a core part of their identity. No one should have to choose between living out their religious beliefs and staying employed. Unfortunately, many employers ask their employees to do just that. However, there are federal religious accommodations laws that protect the right
In a landmark ruling on April 17, 2024, the United States Supreme Court held, in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, that when an employer transfers an employee to a different role because of his or her identity (race, gender, age, disability, etc.), the
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