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
Not every termination counts as wrongful termination in Minnesota. There are special circumstances that a termination must meet to count as wrongful termination. In Minnesota, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for reasons that are prohibited by law. Understanding what constitutes wrongful
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
Determining the value of a workplace discrimination/retaliation case can be complex and depends on several factors, including, but not limited to: (1) the severity of the conduct and the strength of the case; (2) the wage and benefit loss damages suffered; (3) the emotional (or
With the advent of smartphones it is now quick and easy to record conversations. Employees often wonder whether they can (and should) secretly do so in hopes that the recordings might provide some form of job protection, or perhaps support a potential legal claim. The
If you’ve recently been fired and are seeking legal advice about whether you have valid legal claims, there are a few steps you can take to help assist in your case review. 1. Ask for your personnel file. If you were recently fired in Minnesota,
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
With headlines full of information about “the Great Resignation,” it’s no surprise that many employees are grappling with big questions about whether their employer’s actions are lawful. Especially during the pandemic, as employers are challenged with staffing shortages and supply chain issues, they make sweeping
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
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
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.
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