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According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, race or color discrimination occurs when an employer treats another employee or applicant unfavorably or differently than other employees and applicants based on their race. This can also include...
When your company takes on employees, it has the legal obligation to maintain a workplace that is free from harassment of all forms. This obligation remains intact for both employees and non-employees alike, and is applicable in situations where the harassment is...
The Family and Medical Leave Act was enacted by Congress to help ensure that workers were able to maintain their employment despite facing medical or family emergencies, which are an all too common part of life. At Neaton & Puklich, P.L.L.P., our staff knows that...
Due to the growing Muslim population in the U.S., employment discrimination for this subset of people is becoming a more prominent issue than ever seen before in the nation. Current political tensions are only adding to the issue, making Muslims even more likely to...
If you believe that you are being asked to work in unsafe conditions by your employer, you may wonder what you can do to resolve the situation without potentially affecting your employment. In Minnesota, you have the right to bring these unsafe conditions to the...
While many states rely solely on the federal rules dictating employee breaks, Minnesota has its own state laws that go above and beyond federal law to provide workers with more opportunities for rest during their workdays. While it may not seem like much, it is more...
A whistleblower is considered to be a protected person under both national and Minnesota law, and they must be given certain rights within the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, whistleblowers are employees who choose to...
When you are employed in Minnesota, you may be entitled to some employment benefits but not to others. While there are many benefits that you are guaranteed by state and federal law, some packages are only provided by companies to attract and keep skilled workers. It...
According to CBS Minnesota, some Twin Cities airport employees chose to utilize a hunger strike in order to negotiate higher wages from their employer this Thanksgiving holiday. Employees in various departments were involved in the strike, including luggage handlers,...
Employers in Minneapolis and across the state are legally and ethically obligated to take certain steps in order to minimize their employees’ exposure to sexual harassment at the workplace. Although it is impossible for companies to prevent sexual harassment from...