Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. represents both employers and individuals in a broad range of labor and employment law matters.

Our executive employment law services are described here. For corporations, TMB regularly advises employers on:

• hiring decisions
• discipline and termination issues
• layoffs and reductions-in-force (RIFs)
• employment separation and severance agreements
• employment contracts
• non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
• employee handbooks and policy development
• human resources training
• record-keeping and regulatory compliance
• risk management and avoiding employment claims

In addition, TMB helps small and emerging businesses, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and public employers comply with a variety of state and federal laws regarding:

• wages and hours
• pre-employment screening, drug testing, and background checks
• employment discrimination
• sexual harassment and hostile work environment
• reasonable accommodation
• employee leaves of absence
• sales representative regulations
• plant closings
• collective bargaining
• labor relations

TMB routinely assists clients in drafting various personnel documents and agreements, including:

• job applications
• employee handbooks
• employment agreements
• non-compete and trade secrets agreements
• executive compensation and commission plans
• independent contractor and consulting agreements
• sexual harassment policies
• affirmative action plans
• separation agreements and releases
• reduction-in-force (RIF) plans

In addition to TMB’s counseling practice, we represent employers in the defense of administrative charges of discrimination, grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, and employment-related litigation. The lawyers of TMB have practiced before various 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)

We would be pleased to assist in drafting your employment forms and agreements, providing advice on discipline and termination issues, or defending your company in a wrongful termination case.