St. Paul Employment Law Attorneys

Minnesota Employment and Labor Law Attorneys

Police Misconduct • Labor Disputes • Job Discrimination

The St. Paul, Minnesota law firm of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. represents public, private and non-profit corporation employees in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin in employment discrimination, disciplinary actions and labor disputes. We offer strong advocacy backed by veteran trial lawyers adept at achieving favorable solutions for our clients. We are conversant regarding the interplay between state and federal law, particularly in regard to compliance issues surrounding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 

Firm President Patrick J. Kelly and shareholder Chad Lemmons offer more than 65 years of combined experience in employment law and labor law for clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, the Twin Cities metro area and western Wisconsin.

Job Discrimination and Termination

We represent public and private employees, including employees of non-profit organizations, in bringing suit action against employers for:

• FMLA lawsuits
• Pregnancy discrimination
• Disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation under the ADA
• Sexual harassment
• Wrongful termination
• Employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy or family medical leave
• Veterans' Preference violations
• Uniform Services Employment Rights Act and Re-employment Act (USERARC)

As Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. also represents municipal governments, corporations and non-profits in employment issues, we can offer key insights in defending and representing union workers and non-union employees in employment and labor law matters.

Wage and Hour Disputes

Under state and federal law, employees have certain rights. Employers can be held liable for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Minnesota-specific laws that require employers to pay minimum wage, overtime, and allocate tips in a certain way. Additionally, the kind of work an employee performs may involve issues of whether or not he or she should be classified as an exempt or non-exempt employee.

Effective Protection of Union Members' Rights

Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. serves as litigation counsel for labor unions, consulting on unfair labor practices, environmental or safety violations, and litigation concerning collective bargaining agreements. We are also well aware of pending changes to how labor unions will bargain under the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Adopting a consultative role, we keep our union clients apprised of important developments and are prepared to respond to any changes in the law that could affect their benefits, bargaining position, or rights.

Contact the St. Paul and Minneapolis employment attorneys for a discreet discussion of your labor grievance or employment matter. Our experienced trial attorneys can advise you on the strength of your case and the best course for resolving it, whether arbitration, mediation or litigation.