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DISCRIMINATION

See also CIVIL RIGHTS

Adoption, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Adoptive placements, Minn. Statutes 2019 260C.613

Affirmative action programs, see AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS

Affirmative action programs, state agencies, generally, Minn. Rules 3905.0100 to 3905.0700

Age, career and technical education, Minn. Rules 3505.2300

Age discrimination

Dwellings, see Discrimination under DWELLINGS

Employment, see Unfair discriminatory practices under LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.81

Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2019 62D.095

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.20

Real property, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.02

State employee suits, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2019 1.05

Unfair discriminatory practices, see same under this topic

Aiding and abetting, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.14

Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2019 148F.165, 148F.17

Alcoholic beverages

Retail licenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 340A.410

Retail licenses, eligibility requirements, Minn. Rules 7515.0410

Retail transactions, prohibited, Minn. Rules 7515.0410

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2019 340A.307, Minn. Rules 7515.0300

Wholesale transactions, prohibited, Minn. Rules 7515.0300

Apprenticeship programs and agreements, Minn. Rules 5200.0380

Armed forces members

Discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2019 192.32, 192.34

Family of service member, unpaid leave requirements, Minn. Statutes 2019 192.325

Reserve members, discrimination against, employment, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.535

Veterans preference, Minn. Statutes 2019 197.4551

Asbestos abatement workers, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2019 326.81

Athletic programs, schools and public services, sex discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 121A.04

Background checks, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.08

Beer brewers, Minn. Statutes 2019 325B.12

Bias crimes, see BIAS CRIMES

Blind persons, Minn. Statutes 2019 256C.01

Bloodborne pathogens, facilities, admissions of source individuals, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.7408

Boarding and lodging houses, guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Career and technical education, Minn. Rules 3505.2300

Certification of compliance for public contracts, Minn. Rules 5000.3200, 5000.3300

Clubs, liquor license restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2019 340A.410

Coercion, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.14

Community development corporations, Minn. Rules 4309.0600

Complaints, employee discrimination, Minn. Rules 5210.0310 to 5210.0340

Compromise and settlement, employee discrimination, complaints, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0340

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.29, 363A.30

Conveyances, discriminatory provisions restricting conveyance of real property, Minn. Statutes 2019 507.18

Cosmetology schools, Minn. Statutes 2019 155A.30

County officers and employees, duties regarding

Personnel administration departments, Minn. Statutes 2019 375.60

Personnel board of appeals, Minn. Statutes 2019 375.66

Crimes motivated by bias, assault, maximum sentence, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2233

Cultural discrimination, bail evaluations, training for court personnel, racial and cultural neutrality, Minn. Statutes 2019 480.30

Definitions, Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.03

Definitions, human services merit system, Minn. Rules 9575.0010

Disabled persons, see Discrimination under DISABLED PERSONS

Discrimination against employees

Dakota County, Minn. Statutes 2019 383D.25, 383D.31

Discriminatory discharge, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.4196, 182.654, 182.669, 363A.08

Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 171.066

Drug and alcohol testing, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.953

Enhanced drivers licenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 171.066

Enhanced Minnesota identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2019 171.068

Health care standards violations reports, employer violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.932

Hiring, convicted persons, Minn. Statutes 2019 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Isolation or quarantine, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.4196

Legislators as employees, Minn. Statutes 2019 3.083

Medical cannabis patient registry program, Minn. Statutes 2019 152.32

Minimum wage violation complaints, lawsuits, or testimony, Minn. Statutes 2019 177.32

Minnesota identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2019 171.068

Occupational safety and health, Minn. Statutes 2019 182.654, 182.659, 182.669

Saint Louis County civil service, Minn. Statutes 2019 383C.034

State employee suits, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2019 1.05

State employees reporting contract law violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 16C.045

Unfair labor practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 1.05, 179.12

Wages

Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH

Equal pay for equal work, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.66 to 181.71

Displaced families, low-income housing, Minn. Statutes 2019 469.020

Education, Minn. Rules 3535.2300 to 3535.2800

Employee discrimination

Acts constituting, occupational safety and health investigations, loss of pay or privileges during participation, Minn. Rules 5210.0500

Complaints, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0310 to 5210.0340

Investigations, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0340

Occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0210

Participation in protected activities, occupational safety and health, violations, Minn. Rules 5210.0300

Radioactive materials workers, Minn. Rules 4731.0290

English learners, programs for, Minn. Statutes 2019 124D.64

Evidence, comparable worth, Minn. Statutes 2019 471.997

Family day care homes, limitations of license, Minn. Rules 9502.0405

Farm equipment dealerships, discontinuation, price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 325E.063

Farm products, unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 17.696

Fines, unfair discrimination practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.29

Food and beverage establishments, motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2019 604.12

Foster care for adults, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9555.6195

Foster care, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9560.0670

Furnished apartment houses, guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Genetic Discrimination Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 72A.139

Grievances, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.28

Gross misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.79

Harassment, see HARASSMENT

Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2019 62D.095

Health plan companies, prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2019 146.15

Heavy and utility equipment, price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 325E.0682

Hennepin County employees, Minn. Statutes 2019 352.01, 480.181

Hospitals, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.7402

Hotels

Guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2019 604.12

Household goods warehouse operators, rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 231.14

Housing Finance Agency loans and grants, Minn. Rules 4900.0110

Housing projects, displaced families, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2019 469.020

Human rights, Minn. Rules 5000.0400

Human Rights Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.06

Human rights law, effect, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.04

Human services merit system, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9575.0090

Insurance, see Discrimination under INSURANCE

Insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2019 72A.20, 363A.09

Intoxicated persons, see CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT PERSONS

Investigations

Employee discrimination, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0340

Public safety employees merit system, Minn. Rules 7520.0350

Jails, employees, Minn. Rules 2911.0600

Jury selection, Minn. Statutes 2019 593.32

Juvenile courts, disproportionate minority contact, Minn. Statutes 2019 260B.002

Lawsuits

Burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.03, 363A.25

Charges, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.28

Comparable worth, reports, evidence, Minn. Statutes 2019 43A.05

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.33

Job evaluations, results, evidence, Minn. Statutes 2019 43A.05

Motorcyclists, places of public accommodation, Minn. Statutes 2019 604.12

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.07, 363A.33

Respondents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.28

State employees, employment discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 1.05

Withdrawal from local commission, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.07

Lead (mineral), enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.9509

Legislative agencies, contracts and agreements, discrimination against Israel, Minn. Statutes 2019 3.226, 3.227

Licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2019 146.15

Life insurance companies, see under LIFE INSURANCE

Liquor licenses, alcoholic beverages, Minn. Statutes 2019 340A.307, 340A.410

Local commissions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.03, 363A.07

Local telecommunications service providers

Competitive local exchange carriers, discriminatory service rates or terms, Minn. Rules 7811.2210, 7812.2210

Service area withdrawals, Minn. Rules 7811.0600

Locality discrimination

Oil sales, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.03, 325D.04, 325D.67

Unfair Discrimination and Competition Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.01 to 325D.07

Manufactured home parks, violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 327C.095, 327C.15

Marital status discrimination, insurance contracts, prohibited practices, Minn. Rules 2735.0100 to 2735.0500

Married women, credit cards, Minn. Statutes 2019 325G.041

Medical cannabis patient registry program, discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2019 152.32

Motor vehicle insurance, Minn. Statutes 2019 72A.20

Motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or branches, Minn. Statutes 2019 80E.13

Motorcyclists, places of public accommodation, denial of access, Minn. Statutes 2019 604.12

Municipal lockups, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 2945.0530

National Guard members, discrimination against

Employment, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.535, 192.34

Public accommodations or services, Minn. Statutes 2019 192.34

Nursing facilities, medical assistance

Admissions, Minn. Statutes 2019 256R.04

Private paying residents, rate equity, Minn. Statutes 2019 256R.06

Occupational safety and health, discrimination against employees, Minn. Statutes 2019 182.654, 182.659, 182.669

Occupational safety and health, employee discrimination, see OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Oil sales, locality discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.03, 325D.04, 325D.67

Ombudsman for long-term care, complainants to, discrimination or retaliation against, Minn. Statutes 2019 256.9742

Outdoor advertising, Minn. Statutes 2019 325E.23 to 325E.25

Outpatient surgical centers, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.7402

Peace officers continuing education, classroom discrimination, Minn. Rules 6700.0900, 6700.0902

Peace officers, crisis response, conflict management, and cultural diversity training, Minn. Statutes 2019 626.8469

Pharmacists and pharmacies, unprofessional conduct, Minn. Rules 6800.2250

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.02

Prevention, see Violence prevention under CURRICULUM

Price discrimination

Beer brewers, Minn. Statutes 2019 325B.12

Farm equipment dealerships, Minn. Statutes 2019 325E.063

Generally, see PRICE FIXING

Heavy and utility equipment, Minn. Statutes 2019 325E.0682

Unfair trade practices, see UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

Wholesale produce dealers, Minn. Statutes 2019 27.19

Programs to lessen effect, Indian Affairs Council, Minn. Statutes 2019 3.922

Property insurance, FAIR plan, Minn. Statutes 2019 15A.086, 65A.31 to 65A.42

Public contracts, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.59

Public defense corporations, Minn. Statutes 2019 611.216

Public employees, unfair labor practice, Minn. Statutes 2019 179A.13

Public grain warehouse operators, Minn. Statutes 2019 232.23

Public information and education programs, Human Rights Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.06

Public safety employees merit system, Minn. Rules 7520.0350

Public school curriculum, multicultural and gender fair, Minn. Rules 3500.0550

Public schools, see Discrimination under SCHOOLS (K-12)

Public services

Athletic programs, Minn. Statutes 2019 121A.04

Unfair discriminatory practices, generally, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.12

Purpose of rules, employee discrimination, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0210

Race discrimination, see Discrimination under RACE

Radiation safety, discrimination prohibited, Minn. Rules 4731.1090

Real estate brokers and agents, antidiscrimination laws, continuing education, Minn. Statutes 2019 82.61

Redevelopment projects, Minn. Statutes 2019 469.029

Regional development commissions, work program statements, Minn. Rules 4310.9520

Religious discrimination, see Discrimination under RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

Rental housing

Economic development and housing challenge program, Minn. Rules 4900.3652

Housing trust fund program, Minn. Rules 4900.3731

Research, Human Rights Department, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.06

Resorts

Guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2019 327.73

Motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2019 604.12

Saint Louis County, civil service tests, screening, Minn. Statutes 2019 383C.04

Sanitariums, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2019 144.7402

School desegregation, Minn. Rules 3535.0100 to 3535.0180

Scope of rules, employee discrimination, occupational safety and health, Minn. Rules 5210.0210

Senior companion program, prohibited, Minn. Rules 9555.0800

Service animals, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.19

Sex discrimination

American Indian language programs, Minn. Statutes 2019 124D.74

Antitrust Law, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.53

Athletic programs, schools and public services, Minn. Statutes 2019 121A.04

Bias-motivated assault, maximum sentence, Minn. Statutes 2019 609.2233

Businesses, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.17

Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2019 62E.08

Credit, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.16

Education, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.13

Employment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.08, 363A.15

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.21

Golf courses, Minn. Statutes 2019 273.112

Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2019 62D.095

Labor organizations, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.15

Public accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.11

Public services, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.12

Real property, see Discrimination under REAL PROPERTY

Unions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.08

Wage discrimination based on sex, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.66 to 181.71

Sex discrimination, insurance contracts, prohibited practices, Minn. Rules 2735.0100 to 2735.0500

Sexual orientation discrimination, Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.21

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment, schools, Minn. Statutes 2019 121A.03

Social services for physically disabled, residential programs, Minn. Rules 9570.2400

Special education, Minn. Rules 3525.0210, 3525.0750, 3525.2710

Special education, procedural safeguards, Minn. Statutes 2019 125A.08

Sports, schools, Minn. Rules 3535.3000 to 3535.3700

State agencies, contracts and agreements, against Israel

Certification of compliance, Minn. Statutes 2019 16C.06

Prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2019 16C.053

State contracts, affirmative action, generally, Minn. Rules 5000.3400 to 5000.3600

State employees, employment discrimination, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2019 1.05

Telecommunications carriers, service or rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 237.74

Telephone companies, see Discrimination under TELEPHONE COMPANIES

Trade practices

Attorney general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2019 8.31, 17.944

Injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.072

Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.072

Restraint of trade, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.53

Unfair Discrimination and Competition Act, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.01 to 325D.07

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2019 325D.071

Unfair discriminatory practices

Age, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.08, 363A.20

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.08

Businesses, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.17

Defenses, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.11, 363A.25

Direct threat, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.11

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.28, 363A.29

Public accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.11

Public information and education programs, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.06

Referral to local human rights commissions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.07

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.07

Sexual orientation, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.21

Teachers, discharge or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2019 122A.40, 122A.41

Youth organizations, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2019 363A.20

Unions, legislators, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2019 3.083

Wage discrimination

Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH

Equal pay for equal work, Minn. Statutes 2019 181.66 to 181.71

Wholesale produce dealers, price discrimination, purchases, Minn. Statutes 2019 27.19

Workers' compensation insurance

Disabled persons, rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2019 176.201

Dividend rates, Minn. Statutes 2019 79.074

Premiums, Minn. Statutes 2019 79.55