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St. Paul business sued for medical discrimination following return to work policy

St. Paul business sued for medical discrimination following return to work policy

In her complaint, Tammy Hall-Benson outlined a pattern of discrimination and retaliation by her employer, the Worker’s Compensation Reinsurance Association, which included revoking her remote work status and refusing to allow an effective air filter at its St. Paul office.

Judge orders St. Paul metal refinery to pay worker safety fines

Judge orders St. Paul metal refinery to pay worker safety fines

The Minnesota Department of Labor found the business failed to offer eye protection or safety training to its workers.

Augsburg fires choir professor because she’s gay, lawsuit alleges

Augsburg fires choir professor because she’s gay, lawsuit alleges

Over the seven years she served Augsburg students, Kristina Boerger received criticism from school administrators regarding complaints from conservative donors that pushed for the choir to return to its Lutheran roots and for an openly gay woman not to serve in the position.

St. Paul metal refinery fined for failing to provide workers protective equipment

St. Paul metal refinery fined for failing to provide workers protective equipment

The Minnesota Department of Labor found the business failed to offer eye protection or safety training to its workers.