An Unwavering Commitment to Civil Rights
We are living in an unprecedented time with constant shifts at the federal level when it comes to civil rights.
At the state level, we want Minnesotans to know that our Department's commitment to working to prevent and end discrimination does not waiver. Minnesotans deserve to live with dignity and joy, free from discrimination.
We demonstrated that commitment last week when we announced two cases involving blatant sex discrimination. In Minnesota, we know that work should provide for food and warmth in our homes and our communities -- not discrimination.
Below, read about the cases and our open Communications Director position.
Two cases involving blatant sex discrimination
 Lakes Concrete Plus
Our investigation found that Lakes Concrete Plus violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when the company fired a concrete truck driver because she is a woman.
Lakes Concrete Plus told her that driving a concrete truck was not “women’s work” and that she should find a job that was “more fitting,” meaning a job fit for a woman.
Our settlement agreement with Lakes Concrete Plus requires the company to pay the former employee $45,000 and make changes to create a workplace free from discrimination.
Key Lime Air
Our investigation found that Key Lime Air violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when the company refused to hire a qualified job applicant for a flight attendant position because he is a man.
During the investigation, Key Lime Air acknowledged its practice of only hiring women as flight attendants because the company believed women are “better” than men for the position.
Under the settlement agreement we reached with Key Lime Air, the company must pay the former job applicant approximately $45,000 and ensure its workplace policies do not discriminate against job applicants and employees in Minnesota.
In the news
We're hiring a Communications Director
As the Communications Director, with a small team of staff, you will lead the development and execution of strategic communications, public relations, and marketing efforts that advance the vision of the Department of Human Rights.
In this role, you’ll serve as an agency leader—building relationships across divisions, translating complex work into clear and compelling messages, and guiding how the Department of Human Rights communicates internally and with the public.
Success in this position requires strong emotional intelligence and an asset-based approach to storytelling that strengthens the agency’s reputation, protects Minnesota’s civil rights law, and builds a Minnesota that is free from discrimination.
Job details
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Closing date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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Salary range: $43.38 - $62.41/hour; $90,577 - $130,312/year
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How to apply: Anyone interested in this position can view the full description and apply at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 89451. Only applicants who have submitted a cover letter with their application will be considered.
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