discrimination

In a move board members were "taken aback" by, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is investigating District 742 for disciplinary discrepancies. St. Cloud is one of 43 districts under investigation.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says a Hugo construction company will pay $125,000 to two former employees to settle a racial harassment lawsuit.

A class-action lawsuit accuses the state of discriminating against Minnesotans with disabilities by forcing them to live in segregated group homes.

A worker protest was held outside the GNP Company headquarters in St. Cloud this (Thursday) morning. Around 50 people gathered to support poultry workers who voiced their concerns over workplace safety, line speed, bathroom breaks and religious discrimination.

A federal lawsuit alleges a Minnesota company subjected a transgender employee to sex discrimination.

The state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis have opted against proposed travel bans to Indiana now that Indiana lawmakers have revised a state law to address concerns that it would allow discrimination against gays and lesbians in the name of religious freedom.

A former employee of Alexandria Light and Power who alleged disability discrimination has won a $65,000 settlement.

The St. Cloud Regional Human Rights Office has been busy taking calls and educating employers and landlords on discrimination issues since it opened in September. Richard Cousin is the Department of Human Rights Enforcement Officer in St. Cloud. He says he handles 10-12 phone calls per week and has sent out approximately 20-30 questionnaires to people who feel they are the victim of discrimination.