Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any program, service, facility, or privilege afforded to a person with a disability which is intended to habilitate, rehabilitate, or accommodate that person. It is a defense to a complaint or action brought under the employment provisions of this chapter that the person bringing the complaint or action has a disability which in the circumstances and even with reasonable accommodation, as defined in section 363A.08, subdivision 6 , poses a serious threat to the health or safety of the disabled person or others. The burden of proving this defense is upon the respondent.
Minn. Stat. § 363A.25
EXEMPTION BASED ON DISABILITY.
Known as the Minnesota Human Rights Act
The act spans §§ 363–363 (44 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 970 F. Supp. 2d 893 - Johnsqn v. City of Blaine (2013)
Most recently applied in McBee v. Team Indus., Inc. (March 2019)
1955 c 516 s 4; 1961 c 428 s 4; 1965 c 584 s 1; 1967 c 897 s 10,11; 1973 c 729 s 2; 1975 c 206 s 1; 1977 c 351 s 2 -4; 1977 c 408 s 2; 1977 c 430 s 25 subd 1; 1978 c 649 s 4; 19…
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