Sexual harassment in the workplace is an emotional, legal, and political hot-button issue. In recent months, there have been countless instances of harassment victims coming forward to report allegations of misconduct, and these reports have led to widespread scrutiny...
Employment Law
Can I Ask about a Job Applicant’s Salary History?
This week, people across the country wore red in support of Equal Pay Day, which is a day to recognize, and to bring awareness to the gender pay gap. As noted in this recent Bloomberg article, statistics show that women still earn about 20 percent less than their male...
4 Ways to Avoid Discrimination, Harassment in Your Company
Workplace discrimination and harassment are pervasive problems. Recently, there has been a flood of reports and allegations detailing such misconduct in industries ranging from entertainment to technology and this has led to national movements to stop sexual...
Employment Disputes can Arise in the Pursuit of Work-Life Balance
Did you know that millennial professionals value work-life balance over the accumulation of wealth and the appointment to leadership positions? This is the case, according to a recent survey by World Services Group. According to the survey, young workers rank...
Do your Employees Understand your Sexual Harassment Policy?
With the recent spate of sexual harassment allegations resulting in numerous ousters and resignations, sensitivity is running high. At the same time, a lot of workers are concerned about what actually constitutes illegal workplace activity. Exactly how is sexual...
Veterinary and Other Professional Practices Need Specific Legal Counsel
Historically, people chose careers in veterinary medicine because they liked working with animals. That is still an important motive today but, in modern times, veterinary clinics and other professional offices also know they must keep pace with the changes and legal...
What Does Retaliation Look Like?
Taking adverse action against an employee is not a decision employers should take lightly. Not only can these actions affect workplace relationships and morale, they can also lead to messy legal battles. This is especially true if an employment decision is...
Minnesota Employers: Know How to Handle Sexual Harassment Claims
In recent weeks, stories of sexual harassment against women in the entertainment industry have been widely reported. However, sexual harassment is an issue facing every worker in every industry (as evidenced by the overwhelming number of #MeToo social media postings)....
The Dos and Don’ts of Creating a Strong Employee Handbook
Employers have a number of legal tools to protect themselves, their company, and their employees. One of these tools is an employee handbook. Employee handbooks can inform employees of their rights, establish workplace ground rules, and guide employers and employees...
What is a “reasonable accommodation?”
Photo Credit: Sabeel Ahammed As an employer, you are in a position to grant or deny employee requests on a regular basis. These requests can be as simple as providing healthier snacks in the break room or as complicated as overhauling entire programs and systems. Most...