Employers who use non-compete agreements take note: Minnesota courts want to see more than just words in a contract before they will grant injunctive relief against a former employee.
This week, the Supreme Court of...more
A bartender is told by his employer, in violation of state law, that he must share tips with other employees. He refuses to comply and is fired. The state law in question says he can sue for being required to share tips, but...more
EEOC charges are a fact of life for employers. Even with comprehensive equal employment policies, top-notch human resources personnel, and a great workplace culture, many employers will at some point encounter a charge of...more
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex. For decades, federal courts across the country have consistently held that “sex” does not include...more