Legislative Update: MHRA jury trials and Women’s Economic Security Act Advance

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Both houses of the Minnesota Legislature on May 8, 2014 took action to advance legislation which, if signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton, will have significant impacts on Minnesota employers and employees.

First, with a 43-24 vote the Senate approved the Women’s Economic Security Act (HF2536)which, among other things, would expand parenting and sick leave rights. For more information on this bill, see Women’s Economic Security Act Passed by MN House.

Then, with a 79-51 vote the House approved the Senate’s amendment to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) (SF 2322). This amendment would add the right to a jury trial as a remedy under the MHRA. For more information on this bill, see Minnesota Senate Adds Jury Trial Right to Minnesota Human Rights Act.

For more information about this legislation, please contact me at [email protected].

The comments posted in this blog are for general informational purposes only. They are not to be considered as legal advice, and they do not establish an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice regarding your specific situation, please consult your attorney. Copyright 2014 Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Schultz, PA

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