Speaking up about possible illegal conduct at work can feel risky. Employees may worry about losing assignments, damaging a relationship with a supervisor, or even losing their job. They may also wonder whether they need to use legal language or follow a formal process to
Healthcare workers are often the first to see when something isn’t right. But speaking up about patient safety, quality of care, illegal conduct, or improper billing can feel risky. Fortunately, whistleblower protections for Minnesota healthcare workers exist under both state and federal law for those
When Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program launched on January 1, 2026, many employers updated their handbooks, trained managers, and prepared for a new way of handling employee leave. Seven months later, one thing is clear: understanding the law was the easy part.
You may have a health condition that makes your job harder than it used to be. Maybe you need a later start time so you can attend physical therapy. Maybe you need a chair at a workstation where everyone else stands. You ask your employer
Personal jurisdiction is a core constitutional concept that allows people and companies alike to know when and where they can be brought into court and held accountable for their actions. Over the past 25 years, the law of personal jurisdiction has undergone a dramatic transformation,
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
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