On August 3, 2020, federal agencies that process charges of discrimination resumed issuing right-to-sue notices that were held in abeyance due to COVID-19. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which investigates claims of workplace discrimination, and...
Our laws seek to recognize and respect both religious freedom and civil rights. However, these two important legal traditions tend to duel with one another when the desire to protect civil rights overlaps with, or is inconsistent with, the desire to freely practice...
Owning or operating a business with even one employee can be both fulfilling and stressful at the same time. Minnesota employers that take on the challenge of hiring employees are providing those employees with a means to support themselves. However, those business...
No one wants to lose a court case, but sometimes this happens despite everyone’s best efforts. Appellate courts correct legal error and do not re-try a case’s facts. When the law is on your side, but the facts are not, an appeal is probably not worthwhile. But when...
Most Minnesota employers are typically happy to employ anyone who can perform the essential functions of the job. This includes people who are disabled or have other considerations that must be factored in when determining whether they are able to perform the...
Good employees are the backbone of a business’s success. Therefore, honing the ability to find candidates who are a good fit for the company or organization is crucial. When executed well, it becomes a win-win. When done in a haphazard manner, however, it can prove to...
Losing a valued employee can be like losing a family member. Whether their death was expected or not, there are some ways in which an employer can cope with, and show respect, during this somber and tumultuous time. It is always difficult to determine how to...
An employer’s decision to terminate an employee can be one of the most difficult decisions a manager or business owner has to make. Even with the right tone and approach, there is always a concern that the process of terminating an employee could results in...
