For both private and public organizations in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, Eckberg Lammers Labor & Employment team is the first choice for all labor & employment matters in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our experienced team of attorneys understand the complexities and ever changing landscape of employment laws and regulations for both private and public organizations.
We proactively partner with our clients to protect them from potential employer liabilities by implementing practical workplace policies that foster effective employer-employee relations and help avoid costly litigation should disputes arise.
With a focus on prevention as the best cure for costly litigation our team provides practical legal guidance in the following areas:
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Our General Counsel Services provide organizations with proactive, strategic legal guidance tailored to your day-to-day operations including:
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- Hiring
- Discipline
- Discharge
- Sick and Medical leave
- Background Checks
- Layoffs/Reduction-in-Force
- Disability Accommodation
- Minnesota Veterans’ Preference Act
- Minnesota Data Practices Act
- Union Avoidance
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Clear, consistent policies and procedures are the foundation of effective HR and business operations. When your practices, policies, and contracts align with your organization’s goals, you reduce risk, ensure compliance, and create a strong framework for labor and employment success. Policies and contracts we help draft include:
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- Employee handbooks
- Operational Policies
- Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies
- Social Media Policies
- Workplace Safety Manuals
- Employment Applications
- Employment Agreements
- Executive Employment Agreements
- Separation and Severance Agreements
- Deferred Compensation Agreements
- Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
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We partner with organizations to conduct comprehensive workplace audits for compliance and risk management. We help organizations identify potential risks, strengthen practices, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Common practices include:
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- Wage and Hour Audits
- Personnel File Audits
- Employment Handbook
- Personnel Policy Audits
- OSHA Compliance
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Our team provides thorough, impartial workplace investigations for both public and private organizations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring deep experience, professionalism, and discretion to every investigation, visit our Workplace Investigations page to learn more.
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If you find your organization in a dispute, we have a dedicated litigation team who can represent your organization’s interests in a precise and cost-effective manner. Our team is experienced in a wide range of cases including but not limited to the following:
- Discrimination
- Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
- Whistleblower
- Retaliation
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- Overtime, Wage, & Hour Dispute
- Prevailing Wage
- Unemployment Compensation
- Breach of Contract
- Tortious Interference with Contract
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Defamation
- Wrongful Discharge
- Union Grievance
- Veterans’ Preference
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We understand how complicated it can be to successfully manage a team of employees while operating within the complicated scheme of federal, state, and local employment regulations. Our skilled Labor & Employment team provides customized workshops and training for public and private organizations to assist in this process. Some of our sessions include:
- Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
- Respect in the Workplace
- Workplace Investigations
- Handling ADA and FMLA requests
- Worker Classification
- Organizational Culture and Equity initiatives, designed to empower individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Our customizable training sessions, ranging from beginner to advanced, foster inclusive environments, enhance leadership, and strengthen organizational dynamics. Join us in creating stronger communities through education, collaboration, and a commitment to equity.