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Discrimination / Harassment

Minneapolis mayor vows to fire racist tree decorators

01/02/2019
Two unnamed police officers in Minneapolis’ 4th Precinct have been suspended and may face termination after hanging “racist” ornaments on a police station Christmas tree.

Court: ACA requires plans to cover gender reassignment

01/02/2019
A recent decision by the federal court in charge of Minnesota cases has ruled that health plans that exclude gender reassignment coverage violate the Affordable Care Act.

8th Circuit refuses to entertain sweeping expansion of religious discrimination claims

01/02/2019
The EEOC has argued that merely requesting a religiously based reasonable accommodation is protected activity and that any adverse employment action that follows may be retaliation for making the request. But the 8th Circuit declined the invitation.

Boss comments on pregnancy? Tell ‘em to zip it!

01/02/2019
When an employee announces that she’s pregnant, there is only one appropriate response: Congratulations! Any further comments usher in the risk of litigation.

Affair with subordinate leads fire chief to resign

01/02/2019
The longtime fire chief of Apple Valley, Minnesota, has resigned after admitting to a sexual relationship with a junior city employee in violation of city employment rules.

Document precise reason for termination

01/02/2019
Detailed documentation is your best defense if a fired employee sues for discrimination. You will be able to show that your reasons were not motivated by bias.

Pregnancy bias: Make training idiot-proof

12/20/2018
Never discount the possibility that some of your supervisors may be completely clueless about the legal trouble they might cause.

State appeals court expands marital-status protection in NYC

12/18/2018
The rules set in Manhattan Pizza Hut, Inc. v. New York State Human Rights Appeal Board are now different for New York City employers.

Albany-area superintendent loses gender bias case

12/18/2018
A federal jury hearing a sex discrimination case has ruled against the former superintendent of the East Greenbush Central School District. The superintendent had alleged the district, located near Albany, failed to renew her contract because of gender discrimination.

Unpleasant working conditions don’t justify employee lawsuit

12/18/2018
Some employees seem to think any unpleasantness can be grounds for a lawsuit. They’re wrong.