Workplace Conflict

Employer Liability for Third-Party Harassment Under Federal and State Law

Employer Liability for Third-Party Harassment Under Federal and State Law

Employment Law, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety

Third-party harassment occurs when an employee faces discrimination or a hostile work environment caused by non-employees like clients or vendors. Employers have a legal duty of care to protect staff from such conduct under federal and most state laws.  Discover how to identify signs of harassment and the strategic steps employees should take to protect […]

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Beyond Policy: Why Ongoing Workplace Behavior Training Matters

Beyond Policy: Why Ongoing Workplace Behavior Training Matters

Employee Performance, HR Services, Workplace Conflict

Responsible employers have long known that having comprehensive workplace behavior policies are essential but not nearly enough. Even organizations with well‑established policies can find themselves exposed if they can’t demonstrate that they are continually reinforcing standards, assessing risks, and equipping workers to identify and prevent harmful conduct. Employers are facing an increasingly complex compliance landscape

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Strategic Crisis Communications: 5 Tips to Avoid Legal Pitfalls and Protect Your Organization

Strategic Crisis Communications: 5 Tips to Avoid Legal Pitfalls and Protect Your Organization

Minnesota Employment Law, Workplace Conflict

In the wake of any crisis, stress and tensions run high. As a result, employers may be inclined to communicate prematurely, over- or under-communicate, or otherwise communicate without thinking about the potential legal repercussions that could follow (for example, regulatory scrutiny, shareholder lawsuits, employee lawsuits, etc.). To avoid a misstep that might compound a crisis,

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Disturbing events in Minneapolis

Disturbing events in Minneapolis

Workplace Conflict, Workplace Safety

For a calming notice to Minneapolis employees, focus on empathy, reaffirming support, providing clear info on resources (like EAP), acknowledging external stressors (local events, weather), outlining immediate steps for safety/support (remote work, quiet spaces), and directing them to official channels for updates, using a tone that’s supportive, calm, and clear, as specific situations dictate different

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The Employer’s Playbook: Communicating Through a Crisis Without Creating New Legal Risks

Employment Law, Workplace Conflict

In the wake of any crisis, stress and tensions run high. As a result, employers may be inclined to communicate prematurely, over- or under-communicate, or otherwise communicate without thinking about the potential legal repercussions that could follow (for example, regulatory scrutiny, shareholder lawsuits, employee lawsuits, etc.). To avoid a misstep that might compound a crisis,

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Political Speech in the Workplace

Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law, Workplace Conflict

The recent national attention following the fatal shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified public debate about political expression, raising questions about what actions employers can take to mitigate reputational harm to their business based on the personal views shared by their employees in both workplace and non-workplace settings. The line that stands between

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