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DO NOT LET YOUR EMPLOYER AND ITS MANAGERS GET AWAY WITH WRONGFULLY TERMINATING YOU FROM YOUR EMPLOYMENT
Paul Lelii is known for diligently preparing employment law matters and his willingness to process his cases from start to trial, and if necessary, appeal. Employers understand the stakes of their exposure when a competent lawyer presents a detailed presentation of the facts and law in a lawsuit; they then must ask, is it worth fighting the Paul Lelii Law Office?
If you have been wrongfully fired due to discrimination you will need an attorney who has been representing employees against employers since 2004. Let the Paul Lelii Law Office be your voice in redressing your workplace matter or wrongful termination so you can spend your time searching for new employment. Call now to get your consultation: 1-888-401-5291. Below is a guide on how Paul Lelii manages initial contact and evaluation of your employment matter.
Employees in Minnesota have certain rights under federal, state, and local laws. Employers must
respect those rights, including not discriminating and fairly paying employees, among other things. If an employer violates these laws, the fired employee may have a claim for damages, and if a wrongful termination occurred, the damages include lost back pay, future pay, emotional distress damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
INTAKE PROCESS
LET ATTORNEY PAUL LELII TAKE AWAY THE STRESS OF DEALING WITH YOUR EMPLOYER WITH HIS EMPLOYMENT LAW CLAIM PROCESS
CONTACT THE PAUL LELII LAW OFFICE.
Call 1-888-401-5291 to speak directly with Paul Lelii.
TELL PAUL LELII YOUR WORKPLACE STORY.
Confidentiality Guaranteed. Tell Paul Lelii what happened. You, the client, will discuss your specific employment issue with Paul Lelii. Kindly be prepared to provide details about the situation, including dates, events, and any documentation you have.
PAUL LELII PERSONALLY EVALUATES YOUR CASE
There is no attorney fee to have your case evaluated. However, you must provide a detailed written timeline of the events and all evidence to Paul Lelii. The information-gathering investigation includes the gathering of relevant documents such as employment contracts, employee personnel files, performance reviews, emails, pay stubs, witness statements, and any other evidence you have that supports the claim.
WE ENTER INTO A WRITTEN FEE AGREEMENT
No upfront fees depending on the nature of the employment matter, Paul Lelii will represent you under either a contingency fee agreement an hourly fee agreement, or a flat fee agreement.
LAWSUIT OR CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION?
You have the option of either filing a civil lawsuit or having Paul Lelii prepare the proper forms for filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and/or a local human rights agency with investigative authority.
STAY INFORMED & EMPOWERED.
You are in control every step of the way. Paul Lelii guides you through the process, but you make the final decisions regarding settlement.
Being fired can often seem unfair. Although Minnesota is an “at-will” employment state, meaning an employer can fire someone for any reason, or no reason at all, there are exceptions. There are certain situations where it is illegal to fire a person. Even if a state is “at-will,” the employer cannot fire someone based on their gender, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, disability, age, and other factors protected by the law.
It is illegal to discriminate in employment based on one of several factors enumerated in federal, state, or local law. If a negative employment decision, including discharge, is made based upon any of these factors, the employer may have violated one of several anti-discrimination laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, or other laws against discrimination. Some of those factors include Sex, Race, Gender, Color, National Origin, Religion, Age, Creed, Pregnancy, or Disability.
Retaliation. It is essential to remember that you have the right to report discrimination and/or blow the whistle on illegal activities the employer is committing to the employer or a government agency, assist with investigations, and assert your workplace rights without fear of retaliation. Retaliation can take many forms, from demotions to even terminations. Any negative action taken against you for engaging in protected activities like reporting discrimination or participating in investigations constitutes illegal retaliation. You have the right to be free from any act that discourages you from exercising your rights, and employers who engage in retaliation can face serious legal consequences. So, do not let fear silence you – speak up and know that your rights are protected. Remember, you play a crucial role in making your workplace a fair and safe environment for everyone, and you have the law on your side.
Discrimination and Retaliation in the Workplace. Discrimination in the workplace is alive and well. So is the retaliation that follows when someone speaks up about discrimination—either personally, or on behalf of someone else. If you are experiencing discrimination or retaliation, chances are, it is illegal. Paul Lelii helps employees in all areas of discrimination law, including:
- Age Discrimination
- Equal Pay Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- Marital Status Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination & Accommodations
- Race and National Origin Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Whistle-Blowers
FIND A WRONGFUL TERMINATION LAWYER NEAR ME IN BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA.
Examples of illegal wrongful terminations include:
- When an employer is motivated by the employee’s race, age, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or another protected class.
- When an employer retaliates against an injured worker who filed a workers’ compensation claim.
- When an employer retaliates against an employee who has taken FMLA-protected leave to care for a sick family member.
- When an employer is motivated by the employee’s recent decision to speak out about suspected illegal practices in the workplace.
Disabled Minnesota employees have protections under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
If you suspect a termination is imminent, there may be things you can do to protect yourself. Feel free to schedule a consultation with us to learn a bit more. If you have been fired and things do not feel right, also contact attorney Paul Lelii because there are certain things, Paul Lelii encounters through his investigation repeatedly—through circumstantial evidence and patterns—that may reveal an illegal termination.
When should you call an employment lawyer about discrimination? Easy answer: when you feel like something is not right and the explanations do not add up.