The Changing Landscape of Employee Benefits Unfortunately, an age-old dilemma many families face in this Country amounts to choosing between receiving a paycheck and being present to care for a loved one. Minnesota has finally decided to address this issue—head on. On May 25, 2023,
Understanding the New Legislation In May 2023, the state of Minnesota passed a significant new law concerning non-compete agreements. A bill was signed that largely restricts new non-competition agreements between employers and their employees or independent contractors. Starting on July 1, 2023, almost all non-compete
Retaliation at work is illegal and should not be tolerated. Understanding how you should respond to retaliation in the workplace will help to better support any legal action you decide to pursue. In some cases, it’ll also help to protect you. Here’s a closer look
No, your employer can’t legally fire you for filing a report of workplace discrimination. This would be considered retaliation, which is illegal. If you believe that you have been retaliated against for filing a report of workplace discrimination based on any of the characteristics identified
Whether your family is experiencing unexpected health issues or planning for a new child, it can be difficult to know where to turn or what to do next. Talking to your employer about family or medical leave is challenging, but the attorneys at MSB Employment
Currently, some families must make the choice between a paycheck and caring for their loved ones.On May 25, 2023, Minnesota joined the growing number of states offering Paid Family and Medical Leave. The new law will go into effect on January 1, 2026, and will
Employer retaliation can happen if you’ve reported illegal or unethical behavior. Here’s what you should know about your rights.
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer commits a negative action against an employee in response to a protected act, most often participating in an investigation against the company or reporting some type of harassment. Retaliation can include cut hours, sudden termination, changed hours, or lack
If your employer takes negative, adverse action against you because you engaged in a protected activity, including reporting illegal activity, discrimination, or harassment, your employer is engaging in retaliation. In Minnesota, employers cannot retaliate against employees for protecting or exercising their rights, including the right
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
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was originally passed in 1993, and is a federal law that requires covered employers to provide qualified employees with unpaid leave for approved medical reasons and family responsibilities. Not every employee or employer is entitled to take or
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