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
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
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
Age discrimination and placing value on youth instead of experience remains a persistent problem in today’s modern workplace. In 2016, millennials or those born between the years of 1980 and 2000 surpassed baby boomers or those born between the years of 1945 and 1965 as
In today’s modern age, forms of discrimination, including race, typically take a subtler tone meaning the days of a manager overtly dropping a racial slur are gone. Despite that fact, unconscious bias and stereotyped thinking live on. Because of this reality, attorneys look to other
Vaccine Mandates – Employers with Over 100 Employees & Medical Providers By now, you’ve heard the news. The White House has recently enacted a number of policies and requirements intended to fight COVID-19, which will inevitably result in millions of Americans getting vaccinated in hopes
If you’re facing a hostile work environment, you are left dealing with problematic behavior, degrading comments, and a lack of protection from your employer. Over time, that behavior can take a significant toll on your mental health and wellbeing, leaving you feeling stuck in an
If you have experienced workplace discrimination in Minnesota, you deserve support to resolve the situation. Often, victims feel overwhelmed and unsupported after they’ve been discriminated against in the workplace. Sometimes, victims of discrimination feel like they don’t have many options other than staying quiet and
Many Americans spend a good portion of their careers searching far and wide for a company or work environment where they feel safe, comfortable, and respected. Hostile work environments and employers that excuse inappropriate behavior contribute to the perpetuation of a problem for employees of
Even though Minnesota was the first state in the United States to ban workplace discrimination based on gender identity, too many lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) employees continue to face unlawful discrimination. If you have recently experienced sexual orientation discrimination or gender identity
Why is ‘activist’ a part of MSB? First, why not? Shouldn’t we all be activists who seek to correct injustice when we see it? At MSB Employment Justice, we believe yes. If you see something, say something. Do something. That said, when you directly experience
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