A23-1422 Nicole Lynn Albertson and On Behalf of Minor Children v. Bruce Wayne Albertson, ...

**Court Upholds Harassment Protection for Worker and Her Children** This case involved Nicole Lynn Albertson, who sought court protection from harassment by Bruce Wayne Albertson (likely her former spouse and employer). The lower court had issued harassment restraining orders protecting both Nicole and her minor children from Bruce's conduct. Bruce appealed the decision, arguing that the children should not be included in the protective orders. The Minnesota Court of Appeals disagreed with Bruce's argument and upheld the original court's decision. The appeals court affirmed that both Nicole and her minor children deserved protection under the harassment restraining orders. The court rejected Bruce's claims that the evidence didn't support including the children as protected persons. This ruling matters for workers because it shows that courts can extend workplace harassment protections beyond just the employee to include their family members when circumstances warrant it. When someone faces harassment from an employer or former employer, the legal system may provide broader protection that covers not just the worker but also their children if they're at risk. This demonstrates that harassment restraining orders can be comprehensive tools for protecting workers and their families from ongoing workplace-related harassment situations.