BRIEFLY

Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.

Beyond the Binary: Addressing Gender Discrimination at Work

Whether it’s unequal pay, sexual harassment, or difficulties getting hired or promoted, a lack of gender equality in the workplace...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Recognizing and Addressing Unwanted Advances and Behavior

No one should have to experience sexual harassment at work, yet it’s a problem that continues in offices around the country. Employers...

Allies at Work: Supporting LGBTQ+ Coworkers and Addressing Sexual Orientation Discrimination

For most of U.S. history, LGBTQ+ people could easily be terminated from their jobs or miss out on job opportunities due to something as...

The Impact of Sex Discrimination on Women’s Earnings and Career Advancement

Discrimination continues to hamper women in workplaces across the U.S. It’s rare to find a woman who’s worked in the business world for...

Breaking Barriers: A Brief History of Civil Rights in Minnesota

From early legal challenges to discrimination in the 19th century and the ongoing efforts to promote greater equality and social justice...