The attorneys of Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. routinely advise individuals in employment law matters including:

• job offers
• executive compensation
• sales and commission plans
• independent contractor and consulting agreements
• non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements
• illegal discrimination
• sexual harassment and hostile work environment
• whistleblowing or "blowing the whistle" 
• concerted activity to improve wages and working conditions 
• wage and hour issues (including overtime pay)
• drug and alcohol testing
• ADA disability discrimination and reasonable accommodations
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave
• separation agreements and severance packages 
• demanding your final paycheck and all unpaid wages and commissions
• demanding an accurate copy of your personnel file

If you have been terminated from your job or received a severance package, our attorneys can investigate whether you have a possible claim of wrongful termination and negotiate the terms of your separation agreement.

In addition, we can represent you in unemployment compensation proceedings.  Under Minnesota law, you have the right to be represented by an attorney in such proceedings.

We aggressively represent employees whose rights in the workplace have been violated before the EEOC, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and in the courts.  We can assert claims for: 

• breach of contract
• illegal discrimination
• sexual harassment and hostile work environment
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) age discrimination
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) disability discrimination
• ADA failure to provide reasonable accommodations
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations
• NLRA interference with employees' right to engage in concerted activity
• reprisal and retaliation under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violation of wage and hour laws
• recovery of unpaid wages and commissions
• violation of drug and alcohol testing laws
• whistleblower retaliation
• OSHA complaint retaliation
• workers' compensation retaliation
• violation of minority shareholder rights and shareholder oppression
• unemployment compensation claims

If your rights in the workplace have been violated, Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. can file a charge with the appropriate governmental agency and/or commence a lawsuit on your behalf.  Our lawyers have practiced before a variety of state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including:

• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)
• Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (MDEED)
• Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)
• National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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To learn more about our capabilities or to receive a case evaluation, schedule an Initial Minnesota Employment Law Consultation.  The consultation covers up to two (2) hours of legal assistance for $300.  Depending on the strength of your claims, we might be willing to take your case on a "contingency" basis (meaning that you only pay a percentage of any recovery). To schedule your initial consultation, please read the Terms & Conditions here and contact our firm.

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The Minnesota employment law firm of Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota represents employers and employees in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota area in all facets of labor and employment law and employment litigation.  Our Minnesota employment law attorneys and Minnesota employment lawyers represent clients in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Duluth, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Mankato, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Moorhead, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, St. Cloud, Stillwater, Twin Cities, Woodbury and other cities within the State of Minnesota (MN) (Minn.). Contact our Minnesota employment law firm today.

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