“An employer may not make an applicant’s religious practice, confirmed or otherwise, a factor in employment decisions.” E.E.O.C. v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, No. 14-86 (U.S. Supreme Court, June 1, 2015). The following is a NY Times Article about this decision –...
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Age-Based Stereotypes
This article is taken from the Employment & Labor Insider. Stereotypes about older workers continue. Can we stop with the age-based stereotypes? By Robin Shea on May 8, 2015 Posted in Discrimination Is “digital native” the latest code term for “young”?A hot topic...
Don’t Sign A Separation Agreement At The Termination Meeting
Being terminated or laid off is traumatic. If you are offered a separation agreement don’t sign it at the meeting. Take your time. Read it carefully. Consult with an attorney. In most instances, you have at least 21 days to decide if you want to sign it. (The...
Exiting a job
Posted in career advice on July 10th, 2014 by Kate Stull https://popforms.com/let-go-from-your-job/ The article below, posted in a career advice forum, provides ideas on how to handle a termination meeting. Fired or let go from your job? The do’s and don’ts of making...
EEOC To Study Workplace Harassment
The EEOC issued the following press release on March 30, 2015 announcing that it will study workplace harassment. Select Task Force of Academics, Practitioners and Stakeholders To Study How To Address And Prevent All Types of Workplace Harassment WASHINGTON–Jenny R....
Pregnant Women Can Seek Workplace Accommodations
The United States Supreme Court handed down a victory for employees today. This article below is from USA Today, March 25, 2015. Written By: Richard Wolf WASHINGTON — Pregnant workers can claim the same accommodations that employers grant to large numbers of similarly...
8 tips to help women negotiate more effectively
This article was taken from MPR’s website: By: Madelyn Mahon · Mar 11, 2015 Research shows that women have a harder time negotiating in the workplace than their male colleagues. They’re more reluctant to ask for raises, promotions or other benefits for fear of being...
StarTribune article: Hundreds of Target workers cut all at once
Written by: Adam Belz, Star Tribune The calendar invitations landed in inboxes across Target Corp. just after sunrise. Workers who’d arrived to find the offices stacked with white boxes were to report to conference rooms for simultaneous but separate 8:45 a.m....
What Should I Do If I Am Offered a Severance Package or Separation Agreement Under Minnesota Law?
By Beth Bertelson: Losing a job can be difficult. There are many decisions to be made, including whether to sign a severance or separation agreement. When you sign these agreements, you are giving up your right to pursue legal action against your employer in exchange...
Opinion piece from the StarTribune on Target’s layoff announcements
From: The StarTribune, March 8, 2015 Think of us lowly Target team members By: Doug Champeau Pope Francis’ arrival at the Vatican signaled an upheaval in the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s largest Christian denominations. The housecleaning continues...