MN HF2228

Prohibits employers from subjecting employees to abusive work environments, defined as conduct with malice that causes tangible physical or psychological harm to an employee.

Prohibits employer retaliation against employees who oppose abusive conduct or participate in investigations, complaints, arbitration, mediation, or civil actions.

Makes employees liable for subjecting co-employees to abusive work environments, with affirmative defense if acting under employer direction under threat of adverse employment action.

Establishes employer vicarious liability for employee-on-employee abusive conduct, with affirmative defense available if employer exercised reasonable care to prevent and correct behavior.

Provides remedies including injunctions, reinstatement, back pay, front pay, medical expenses, emotional distress compensation, punitive damages, and attorney fees; actions must be filed within one year of the last violation.