If you’re thinking about asking to see your personnel file but are worried about backlash, here’s the good news: Minnesota law protects you. Your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for requesting your personnel records. This is a legally protected right, not a favor. Under
A lot of calls with prospective clients start with them telling me, “Hey, I’ve got a great wrongful termination case.” And a lot of times my response is, unfortunately, something along the lines of: “No, you don’t. You’ve got a pretty good argument that you
Pay equity is more than a talking point; it’s a right protected under both Minnesota and federal law. Yet many employees still face pay gaps based on gender and other factors. Here’s what you need to know about your rights, Minnesota law, and how to
Balancing work and family is never easy, and many working moms in Minnesota juggle demanding careers with the responsibilities of raising children. Fortunately, both federal and Minnesota laws provide important protections to ensure that employers treat moms fairly in the workplace. Here are five key
When facing a legal dispute, especially one as personal and impactful as workplace discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination, it’s natural to picture a courtroom. However, many employment cases are resolved outside of court through a process known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Whether you are
Beginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will provide eligible employees with up to 20 weeks of paid leave per year to care for themselves and their families—without sacrificing financial stability. This marks a meaningful step toward ensuring fair
Imagine being fired because your boss views you as “too masculine” or “too aggressive” for a woman, or not being hired because you’re a man and the employer views the position as “women’s work.” Sadly, these are real examples of sex discrimination happening in Minnesota
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
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