You may have a health condition that makes your job harder than it used to be. Maybe you need a later start time so you can attend physical therapy. Maybe you need a chair at a workstation where everyone else stands. You ask your employer
Pay equity is more than a talking point; it’s a right protected under both Minnesota and federal law. Yet many employees still face pay gaps based on gender and other factors. Here’s what you need to know about your rights, Minnesota law, and how to
Imagine being fired because your boss views you as “too masculine” or “too aggressive” for a woman, or not being hired because you’re a man and the employer views the position as “women’s work.” Sadly, these are real examples of sex discrimination happening in Minnesota
In today’s ever-changing workplace, layoffs, reduction-in-forces, and organizational restructuring are common. For employees, this often comes with a severance agreement—an offer from the employer that typically includes compensation in exchange for a waiver of potential legal claims. While these agreements are routine, employees over the
The Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. 363A.01, et seq.) protects employees from discrimination in the workplace. Employers cannot treat their employees differently based on their race, religion, gender, age, disability, etc. What’s more is that Minnesota is among a minority of states which also
Someone’s faith is a core part of their identity. No one should have to choose between living out their religious beliefs and staying employed. Unfortunately, many employers ask their employees to do just that. However, there are federal religious accommodations laws that protect the right
In a landmark ruling on April 17, 2024, the United States Supreme Court held, in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, that when an employer transfers an employee to a different role because of his or her identity (race, gender, age, disability, etc.), the
After experiencing workplace discrimination, understanding how long you have to file a claim is critical. There are time limits for filing most legal claims, which are known as statutes of limitation. Waiting too long to file a claim can result in the statute of limitations
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
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because of his or her disability. Moreover, if an employer thinks an employee has a disability, but is mistaken and proceeds to take action against that person, those employees are protected as well.
Age discrimination in employment occurs when an employee or job applicant isn’t treated the same as others, because of their age. In many states, including Minnesota, it’s illegal to discriminate against employees or job applicants who are over the age of 18. Minnesota’s law is
The Minnesota Human Rights Act protects against discrimination in the workplace. Learn how the MHRA can protect you while you’re working.
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