Being fired from your job is never a pleasant experience, and an unjust or potentially illegal termination can be difficult to deal with. Understanding the concept of at-will employment and its implications can be unintuitive. There are many circumstances in which unfair or unreasonable behavior
The act of whistleblowing encourages a culture of accountability, honesty, and openness. Whistleblowing allows a company to operate in an environment that enables justice and transparency. Overall, the workplace becomes a protected and safe environment for all members of the company/organization to work in. Most
Have you ever been discriminated against by a coworker, employer, or another authority figure? Discrimination is challenging to define and can be daunting for the victims, both emotionally and psychologically. How do you know if you’re being discriminated against? And, how can you distinguish between
Sexual harassment claims have historically been reviewed under the federal “severe and pervasive” standard. This very high benchmark has led to poor outcomes for plaintiffs seeking recourse in the court system. The standard used by the United States Supreme Court was that sexual harassment would be illegal only
If you’ve been wrongfully terminated from your job, it’s likely that you’ve retained an aggressive and smart attorney like those at MSB Employment Justice to prosecute your claims against your former employer. Knowing what the next steps will be and what milestones will be ahead
All employees have certain rights under state and federal law that protect them against workplace retaliation. In 2017, workplace retaliation claims made up over 48.8% of all charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, many employees still hesitate to protect these rights for
Blowing the whistle on someone or at an organization is a serious and risky situation. The whole process puts your life, job, family, and even friends in jeopardy. Therefore, your priority should be finding a good whistleblower lawyer, especially since not all whistleblowing is lawful.
Earlier this month, I wrote a blog that provided a rundown of Minnesota’s robust Whistleblower Act and its protections. Indeed, the legal nuts and bolts of the whistleblower “animal” are all equal, but to borrow a line from George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”—some are more equal than others. All of
The same old story headlines American newspapers periodically. An employee recognizes an illegal act committed in the workplace. The righteous employee, looking to right a wrong, dutifully brings the illegality to management’s attention. Instead of thanking the employee, management shoots the messenger by terminating, or otherwise retaliating against the employee. Disheartened,
Even though Minnesota was the first state in the United States to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of gender identity, too many lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and non-binary (LGBTQ+) employees continue to face unlawful discrimination. Currently, there is no federal law prohibiting discrimination on
As a Minnesota employee, it’s important for you to know that employers are allowed to test their employees for drugs and alcohol. If you’re concerned about how drug testing in the workplace may impact your employment, it’s important to speak to our experienced Minnesota employment
A severance agreement, also known as a Minnesota-compliant separation agreement, is a specific document that exists between employers and a departing employee. It will include a release of legal claims against the employer in exchange for compensation. This standard document is drafted in the employer’s
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