Losing a job unfairly or being scared to go to work for fear of being mistreated can be devastating. Either situation has the potential to cause great anxiety, financial strain and emotional distress. In the event of wrongful job loss or workplace harassment, Minnesota workers must remember there are state and federal laws in place …
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Minnesota readers may be aware that Chipotle Mexican Grill has been facing troubles in recent months due to recurrent outbreaks of food-borne illness. In addition—and perhaps related—to these troubles is the fact that the chain has been dealing with a significant number of employment lawsuits in recent years. Many of the lawsuits involve allegations of …
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Last time, we began discussing the legal theory of disparate impact in workplace discrimination cases. As we noted, the term is distinguished from intentional discrimination, or disparate treatment, in that it encompasses cases in which an employer institutes neutral policies which disproportionately disadvantage protected classes. There are a number of ways employers might impose facially …
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We’ve been discussing the legal theory of disparate impact in workplace discrimination cases, and what must be proven in order to succeed or defeat a disparate impact claim. One of the points we made last time is that it isn’t always easy to put forth sufficient evidence to support a disparate impact claim. The Equal …
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Racial and economic inequality is an ongoing issue in many areas of the United States, including here in Minnesota. Earlier this year, Governor Dayton proposed that Congress devote a day-long special legislative session to address the issue, but the proposal was not adopted. Now the governor is asking for $15 million to study any legislation …
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Illegal workplace discrimination is probably more commonplace than many people realize. While employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees and prospective employees on various grounds, employers are sometimes able to cover up illegal discrimination by covering up evidence of discrimination and offering an alternative basis for termination or other adverse action. Occasionally, an employer will …
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Last time, we began looking at the case of an area dentist who has been subject to professional discipline in connection with the death of a teenage patient who died last year due to complications arising from oral surgery. Cases like Tompach’s don’t happen all that frequently. By that is meant that license suspensions for …
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An Edina dentist recently had his professional license suspended in connection with the death of his patient, 17-year-old Sydney Galleger. The dentist, Paul Tompach, is apparently a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and performed oral surgery on Galleger last June to remove her wisdom teeth. At some point in the surgery, complications arose and …
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