The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) both aim to combat discrimination in the workplace, albeit with slightly different scopes and provisions. The ADEA is a federal law that prohibits age discrimination against employees and job applicants aged 40 or older. It applies ...
Transgender rights and sex discrimination in the workplace have become increasingly prominent issues in recent years. It is essential for workers and employers to understand the challenges that transgender individuals face and the legal protections available to them. In this article, we will discuss the legal framework and protections, occupational ...
In his recent State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Joe Biden mentioned non-compete agreements. The President voiced his support for a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This new rule would invalidate millions of non-compete agreements, offering a significant shift in the way ...
When many think about age discrimination, they think of missed opportunities for promotion, unfairly being selected for layoff, and being passed over for hire by companies seeking younger workers. An often-overlooked form of ageism comes in the form of teasing. Those subtle day-to-day interactions, while playful to some, can be ...
News of layoffs has been getting more frequent in our shifting economy. The tech sector has been particularly hard hit, and experts are left speculating on whether the state of our current climate constitutes a recession. Already, noted companies like Walmart, Groupon, Instacart, and Netflix have made cuts to their ...
Heimerl & Lammers, LLC is thrilled to announce the addition of Claire Bruner-Wiltse to lead the firm’s employment law practice. Her addition represents an expansion of offerings by the firm and will complement its workers’ compensation practice. Claire is a talented trial attorney, a tireless advocate, and a skilled negotiator. ...
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lot of people getting laid off, fired, or furloughed. Many people who fall into this category have questions about employment law issues. That's our topic for this article. Minnesota Law Under Minnesota law, an employer cannot terminate, discipline, threaten, or penalize an employee ...
