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Minneapolis adds new protected classes to anti-discrimination law

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By Cassie Boyle

At a glance

  • Effective August 1, 2025, Minneapolis Ordinance 2024-00563 adds new protected classes to anti-discrimination law, including height, weight, housing status, and justice-impacted status (criminal history).
  • The amendments also expand an employer’s duty to make reasonable accommodations for disability, pregnancy-related limitations and religion.

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