One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County changed the national approach on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination when it determined that such claims were actionable under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. …
As we approach the middle of 2021, many public employers are ramping up for negotiations with their respective bargaining units. This year, perhaps more than any year past, it will be incredibly important to pay attention to both local settlements …
While millions of Americans were headed off for a long weekend, the EEOC was releasing its long-delayed guidance on incentivizing employees for receiving one of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines. As we mentioned before, the EEOC has stated that EEO …
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) exist, in part, to provide job protection for employees who suffer from serious medical conditions. If an employee is either certified as having a serious health condition, …
While Minnesotans watched last week as the Minnesota House passed a bill that would have legalized the growth and distribution of cannabis for recreational purposes, thoughts of all the possible legal scenarios that would ensue in the workplace danced in …
With social media taking over the way people interact with one another on a daily basis, it is almost a foregone conclusion that employees are going to do stupid things of their own on social media. For employers, it is …
At this point, over two million Minnesotans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With such dramatic progress, Governor Walz announced on May 6 he would be rescinding a number of executive orders he put into place over the last year. With …
While his first 100 days as President have been quieter than other Presidents, it doesn’t mean that President Biden has not been active in pursuing big changes for the country. In his first address to Congress, President Biden announced several …
After over a year of executive orders from the Minnesota governor aimed at protecting workers and the public in general, the Minnesota state legislature has gotten in on the act and is close to passing a bill aimed at protecting …
As our office employs two experienced workplace investigators, you probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that we believe a thorough neutral investigation is crucial for any employer looking to have a serious disciplinary action upheld. Even with what appears to …
