The Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), also known as HF2536, was first drafted into law in Minnesota in 2014. The main objectives that the authors, who drafted this bill, had was to strengthen the rights of both women and families in the workplace and to address gender gaps in pay. As far as the expansion …
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It’s not always easy to understand what it means to be wrongfully terminated from your job. There is a lot that goes into this, so it’s important to collect as much information as possible as to clear the air and help you determine which steps to take next. Here are some of the many details …
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In our previous post, we began looking the topic of wrongful termination and sexual harassment in the context of Taylor Swift’s recent groping claims. As we noted last time, underneath the defamation and assault/battery claims, the Taylor Swift groping incident raises not only the issue of wrongful termination but also that of sexual harassment. Sexual …
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As you probably know, there are laws in place to protect employees who exercise their rights in regards to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Despite the fact that there is federal protection in place, there are still times when employers engage in some type of FMLA retaliation. There are many forms of retaliation, …
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Nursing is a tough profession. Many nurses deal with the trials of life and the horrors of death on a daily basis. While facing these types of events can be a daily occurrence, it doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. As such, it’s not uncommon for nurses to suffer from depression. Many nurses …
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