Employment Law / Wrongful Termination Lawyers
Providing Skilled Representation for Employees in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Losing employment can be devastating for anyone, but even more so for those who have been wrongfully terminated. Deciding whether you have been wrongfully terminated can be a difficult task on your own. The attorneys at Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, PLLP can help guide you through the complex laws governing termination and can assist you in evaluating your legal options in the following areas:
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination based upon:
- Race
- Color
- Creed
- Religion
- National Origin
- Sex
- Marital Status
- Familial Status
- Disability
- Public Assistance
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Whistleblower Claims
- Retaliation
- Harassment
- Hostile Work Environment
It is important to understand that not every termination is unlawful. In Minnesota, unless your employment is guided by an individual or labor contract, generally speaking, your employment is considered "at-will." This means that you may be terminated at any time, for any reason, unless it does not violate a specific provision of local, state, or federal law.
The following are just a few scenarios where your termination could be considered a violation of Minnesota law:
- Termination after a report that the conditions of employment are unsafe (whistleblower)
- Termination after a report of illegal activity (retaliation)
- Termination for reasons attributed to your person, rather than your performance (age discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination)
- Termination as retaliation for the report of sexual harassment or discrimination
- Termination after filing a worker's compensation claim or for taking medical or maternity leave
Contact our Experienced Employment Law Attorneys Today
Wrongful termination cases are complex, and involve many local, state, and federal laws. The timing to present these cases is limited by statute. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you should review your rights and options with one of our attorneys at Eckberg Lammers. Contact us by e-mail or call 888-341-0230 to discuss your case.
