Workplace discrimination is a hot-button issue. Every day, people learn more about their own prejudices and biases, either overt or implicit. Regardless whether a person's bias is conscious or not, discriminatory words – or microaggressions – can create a hostile work...
Employment Law
Virtual Harassment Still Has Real-World Consequences
Although remote workplaces can protect people from COVID-19 exposure, they don't automatically protect people from workplace harassment. Though the harassment may come through electronic means, it is still very real and can have real-world consequences for victims and...
What to Do if Your Employee Gets COVID-19
In the last several months, we have seen massive changes in the way we live, work, and interact with others because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are worried not just about their health and safety; but also about losing their jobs and businesses closing down. And...
What to Know About Wage Theft in Minnesota
Businesses across the world are experiencing unprecedented operational challenges, from adjusting to new regulations to just trying to keep their business afloat during a global pandemic. However, it is critical to understand that extraordinary circumstances do not...
Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Remote Employees
Businesses across the United States have had to make numerous adjustments in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. One common change is allowing employees to work from home. While remote work arrangements are not new, they're new to many companies who have only ever...
3 Important Things to Know About Severance Pay
After losing a job, receiving severance pay can be profoundly comforting. It provides a financial safety net that allows an employee to collect a salary without working. However, there are a few important things every person should know about severance pay in...
How to Reopen Your Business After COVID-19
Despite the uncertainty that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic and that still lies ahead, one thing remains certain: Most businesses will eventually reopen. On April 16, 2020, President Trump set forth guidelines for the reopening of businesses in the United...
Best Practices for Terminating an Employee
At some point, nearly all business owners must make the difficult decision to terminate an employee. Whether that decision arises from a failure on the employee’s part, or from economic circumstances, one thing is clear: How a business handles this delicate situation...
How Employers Can Prevent Bias, Stereotypes in the Workplace
Employees who experience discrimination or harassment at work may have grounds to take legal action against a supervisor or employer because of laws that strictly prohibit employee mistreatment based on a person’s age, sex, race, religion, national origin and...
Embracing Generational Diversity in Your Workforce
Workplaces are more dynamic than ever before. People work remotely, have flexible schedules, and value different elements of a job beyond pay. As such, many Minnesota employers must think carefully about how they plan to meet the needs of their workers. This can be...