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.