On July 10, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order, asking federal agencies to implement actions designed to increase economic competition and limit the use of noncompete agreements. According to the President, “Workers should be free to take a better job if...
Employment Law
3 Mistakes to Avoid to Prevent Retaliation Allegations
Employers have the unpleasant responsibility of disciplining their workers. Ideally, discipline would never be necessary, but it is often necessary (e.g., because of excessive absenteeism, insubordination, or other employee abuses) to take adverse action against the...
What is the ‘Grooming Gap?’
Employers across Minnesota and Wisconsin are likely familiar with the gender gap, or the discrepancy between wages and opportunities for male and female employees. However, there is another type of gap that puts female workers at a disadvantage: the grooming gap. The...
‘Ok, Boomer’ and Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Recently, the phrase, "Ok, Boomer" has become a catch-all response from millennials and Generation Zers to older people who have expressed an opinion. What might have started as a harmless meme online has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. And the patronizing response...
When Business Gets Personal: Addressing Workplace Relationships
Workplace dynamics and culture are naturally affected by sexual harassment, but the same is true when co-workers engage in a consensual romantic relationship. It can affect things like promotions, terminations, and other decisions that affect how employees are grouped...