Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Training in Minnesota
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Post-Incident Harassment Counseling for Minnesota Workplaces
ST. PAUL | MINNEAPOLIS | ROCHESTER
Sexual harassment in the working environment is not only a serious compliance concern; it can also be a direct liability. Minnesota-based employers that have already examined inappropriate conduct internally and choose not to terminate have disciplinary programs that provide a corrective process. These sessions are held on an individual basis and are tailored for post-incident misconduct.
We work directly with companies in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester to mold employee conduct toward better legal defensibility and internal procedural alignment with Minnesota workplace standards.
Structured Training Following Harassment Misconduct
We do not consider our disciplinary courses theoretical. On the contrary, they are post-incident counseling sessions for employees who have committed breaches against internal policies and codes of conduct. Every training is built on:
- Minnesota-specific employment laws, including MN Stat. § 363A.08
- The company’s internal HR documentation
- Relevant EEOC updates for Region V.
- Real-world examples from regional court decisions and arbitration rulings
Every session is facilitated by a licensed instructor who specializes in compliance programs, behavior modification training, and progressive discipline documentation training.
What the Training Includes
- Confidential counseling sessions addressing the employee’s actions and company expectations
- Detailed review of relevant Minnesota harassment statutes and company procedures
- Documentation support for HR files, including written improvement plans
- Behavioral assessment scoring pre- and post-training
- Longitudinal tracking and status reports for internal HR review.
- Optional quarterly re-assessment for repeat patterns or early warning signs
Our disciplinary action focuses on helping the employee realign with the company’s expectations while also helping to diminish repeated liability claims against the employer.
Localized Compliance Support for Employers
Minnesota has one of the most progressive harassment statutes in the Midwest. So, we assist employers in interpreting and enforcing expectations that fit within both state and federal mandates, without overreaching or creating ambiguity within your process.
We routinely support internal HR teams in:
- Responding to substantiated harassment complaints
- Preparing disciplinary action documentation
- Implementing monitoring protocols post-training
- Structuring timelines for re-assessment and compliance verification
The aim is to help Minnesota employers with workforce stabilization and set the employees up for successful post-incident adjustments without the interruption of immediate termination unless warranted.
Minnesota Workplace Updates
1. YMCA Agrees to $140,000 Settlement After Harassment Case
The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA will pay $140,000 and change its policies in order to settle a lawsuit with the EEOC. The lawsuit alleged that lewd comments were made by a manager to female employees, that the complaints were mishandled, and that one complainant resigned. Now, the organization must revise its harassment policy and file reports on complaints it receives with the EEOC.
Source: St. Cloud YMCA settles sexual harassment lawsuit – CBS Minnesota
2. State Joins Lawsuit Over Workplace Assault Retaliation
The Department of Human Rights of Minnesota and the Attorney General have joined a lawsuit against Absolute Drywall. The company stands accused of firing one employee after she reported sexual harassment and aggressive rape on the job. The case brings into light failures in mechanisms of reporting and protections against retaliation.
Source: Minnesota joins lawsuit against drywall contractor for firing employee who reported being raped
3. Job Site Harassment Persists in the Construction Industry
A finance-commerce report highlights widespread harassment in Minnesota’s construction industry. Several women have described repeated verbal abuse and physical misconduct, even when some were pregnant. The victims express fear of retaliation from on-site workers while culture-type issues persist.
Source: Harassment still plagues women in Minnesota construction
Book a Private Consultation
If your Minnesota-based company is dealing with a confirmed harassment incident and seeks to implement moderately structured employee correction as opposed to immediate separation, our disciplinary training department may be of service to you.
Please get in touch with us to arrange a confidential one-on-one session for your employee or to discuss your internally developed response plan.
