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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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 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
On July 13, 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court handed sexual assault victims (and their advocates) an important victory—ruling that state law protects communications between sexual assault victims and counselors they go to for help—in In re HOPE Coalition v. Conrad. The State Supreme Court decided
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