What is Considered Employer Retaliation?
May 9, 2023
Employer retaliation can happen if you’ve reported illegal or unethical behavior. Here’s what you should know about your rights.
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What Are the Different Types of Workplace Discrimination?
May 3, 2023
Some people are only aware of a few types of workplace discrimination. Most people are aware of sexism and ageism as forms of discrimination in the workplace, but there are many other types. Discrimination in the workplace can manifest in many ways, some of which
Pumping/Breastfeeding Rights for employees in Minnesota
May 2, 2023
Returning to work after having a baby can be a big transition for many parents, especially if you are breastfeeding. Understanding your pumping/breastfeeding rights in the workplace and finding support from your employer is an important part of a successful and healthy transition.
Did You Know? Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces Report Higher Rates Of Gender Discrimination and Harassment
April 20, 2023
Women in Male-Dominated Workplaces Report Higher Rates of Gender Discrimination and Harassment. Women employed in male-dominated industries such as finance, construction, sales, manufacturing, information technology, mining or transportation face a variety of challenges and barriers to success. Unfortunately, women in these fields and others commonly
Spring 2023 Employment Law Legislative Update
March 24, 2023
In last year’s November mid-term elections, the Minnesota DFL pulled off a so-called “tri-fecta,” which is just a fancy way of saying that the Governor’s office, the House of Representatives, and the Senate are now all controlled by the same party. While the long-term results
Constructive Discharge: When Employers Treat you Poorly or Differently to Make You Quit, It’s Not just Wrong – It’s ILLEGAL
February 27, 2023
Minnesota employees work hard every day to fulfill their job duties, oftentimes for the same employer over many years. Despite employees’ loyalty and strong job performance, many employers discriminate against their workers because of age, race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status,
Four Things Workers Should Know About Minnesota’s Recent THC Legalization
December 12, 2022
When Governor Tim Walz signed House File 4065 into law last summer, Minnesota joined the growing number of states that have legalized some form of marijuana for recreational use. As of July 1, 2022, individuals in Minnesota who are over the age of 21 can
Patient Care Not Up to Standard? The MN Whistleblower Act Protects Healthcare Employees Who Report Substandard Patient Care
December 9, 2022
Healthcare employees care deeply about their patients and work extremely hard, navigating complex medical and ethical situations every day to give their patients great care. These workers also recognize when patients aren’t being treated up to the clinical or ethical standards required in the healthcare
US Congress Passes “Speak Out” Act Prohibiting NDAs Silencing Survivors
November 18, 2022
n November 16, Congress passed important legislation attempting to make non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that often work to silence survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace a thing of the past. The “Speak Out Act” was championed by many employee rights attorneys and
Discussing the Minnesota Whistleblower Act (MWA) with Ross Stadheim and Brett Johnson
November 16, 2022
MSB Employment Justice partner Ross Stadheim recently joined AM 950 host and production manager Brett Johnson to discuss important protections available to employees under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act (MWA). He spoke about how Minnesota has a robust, employee-centered law that protects an employee who becomes
Is This Thing On? Recording Conversations in the Workplace
October 20, 2022
With the advent of smartphones it is now quick and easy to record conversations. Employees often wonder whether they can (and should) secretly do so in hopes that the recordings might provide some form of job protection, or perhaps support a potential legal claim. The
MSB Partners Selected to 2022 Super Lawyers List
July 26, 2022
MSB Employment Justice is excited to announce that partners Amy Boyle, Chris Moreland, and Ross Stadheim have been selected to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. This prestigious list, which is published annually, recognizes the top lawyers in Minnesota as determined by an intensive selection
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