Section 363A.30 — District Court, Review Orders Of Panel Or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor.
363A.30 DISTRICT COURT, REVIEW ORDERS OF PANEL OR EXAMINER; ENFORCEMENT; MISDEMEANOR. Subdivision 1. Appeal. The commissioner or a person aggrieved by a final decision of the department reached after a hearing held pursuant to section 363A.29 may seek judicial review in accordance with chapter 14. The attorney general shall represent on appeal, a charging party […]
Section 363A.31 — Limitations On Waiver.
363A.31 LIMITATIONS ON WAIVER. Subdivision 1. Prospective waiver prohibited. Any provision, whether oral or written, of a lease, contract, or other agreement or instrument which purports to be a waiver by an individual of any right or remedy provided in this chapter is contrary to public policy and void if the waiver or release purports […]
Section 363A.32 — Department Attorney.
363A.32 DEPARTMENT ATTORNEY. Subdivision 1. Attorney general; privileged communication. The attorney general shall be the attorney for the department. When a matter has been referred to the attorney general by the commissioner after a finding of probable cause or for the purpose of interim relief, communications between members of the attorney general’s office and charging […]
Section 363A.33 — Court Actions, Suits By Private Parties, Intervention, District Court Jurisdiction, Attorney’s Fees, And Costs.
363A.33 COURT ACTIONS, SUITS BY PRIVATE PARTIES, INTERVENTION, DISTRICT COURT JURISDICTION, ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND COSTS. Subdivision 1. Court actions, suits by private parties, intervention. The commissioner or a person may bring a civil action seeking redress for an unfair discriminatory practice directly to district court. In addition, a person may bring a civil action: (1) […]
Section 363A.331 — Actions Involving Architectural Barriers That Limit Accessibility.
363A.331 ACTIONS INVOLVING ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS THAT LIMIT ACCESSIBILITY. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section. (b) “Accessibility requirements under law” means requirements governing removal of architectural barriers that limit access to business establishments or public accommodations by persons with disabilities under the following laws or rules: (1) section 363A.11, […]
Section 363A.34 — Notice Of Appeal To Commissioner.
363A.34 NOTICE OF APPEAL TO COMMISSIONER. In any case that is appealed to the supreme court or the court of appeals in which an issue is raised under this chapter, the party raising the issue shall serve a copy of the notice of appeal on the commissioner. At the time of filing a notice of […]
Section 363A.35 — Access To Case Files.
363A.35 ACCESS TO CASE FILES. Subdivision 1. General provisions. Notwithstanding section 13.39, and except as provided in section 363A.06, subdivision 4, and 363A.28, subdivision 9, the availability of human rights investigative data to persons other than department employees is governed by this section. Subd. 2. Access to open files. (a) Except as otherwise provided in […]
Section 363A.27 — Construction Of Law.
363A.27 CONSTRUCTION OF LAW. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: (1) mean the state of Minnesota condones homosexuality or bisexuality or any equivalent lifestyle; (2) authorize or permit the promotion of homosexuality or bisexuality in education institutions or require the teaching in education institutions of homosexuality or bisexuality as an acceptable lifestyle; (3) […]
Section 363A.28 — Grievances.
363A.28 GRIEVANCES. Subdivision 1. Actions. Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may bring a civil action as provided in section 363A.33, subdivision 1, or may file a verified charge with the commissioner or the commissioner’s designated agent. A charge filed with the commissioner must be in writing by hand, or electronically with […]
Section 363A.29 — Hearings.
363A.29 HEARINGS. Subdivision 1. Conduct of hearings. A complaint issued by the commissioner shall be heard as a contested case, except that the report of the administrative law judge shall be binding on all parties to the proceeding and if appropriate shall be implemented by an order as provided for in subdivision 3. The hearing […]