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
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
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
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