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About

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Our Employment & Labor Group helps employers keep pace with the changing workplace to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. When problems occur, we defend or institute lawsuits and administrative actions, using mediation and arbitration as appropriate to quickly resolve disputes. We work with employers of all sizes in virtually every industry to find effective solutions to workplace problems. We offer continuing education by hosting numerous employment seminar and webinar events throughout the year.


For more information, visit www.fredlaw.com.

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What the Team is Known For

Fredrikson & Byron is a Minneapolis-headquartered firm with a solid presence and recognition in the Des Moines employment legal market. It often represents clients before administrative agencies and state and federal courts, and handles internal investigations. The firm also offers training and employment policy advice. Its routine clients include education and healthcare institutions and insurance companies.

Work Highlights

  • Fredrikson & Byron, PA represented American Family Mutual Insurance Company in an FLSA collective and class action relating to alleged misclassification of a group of claims adjusters as exempt from overtime compensation, as well as alleged state law violations.

Strengths

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They have a deep bench of talent, are very timely in responding and keep progress moving forward.

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I have found the attorneys at F&B to be top-notch. They utilize their bench to ensure we have the very best experts handling our issues.

Labor & Employment respondent
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They do a great job of listening to us and balancing the law with the needs of the business. I appreciate being able to reach out and get timely advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bridget R Penick
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Bridget R Penick
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Bridget Penick is held in high regard for her wide-ranging employment practice. She regularly represents clients in restrictive covenant disputes as well as advising on alleged discrimination and retaliation claims, and also handles class actions.

Bridget is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She uses language that is understandable and easy to relay to others.

Bridget is responsive, listens in order to understand our concerns and does a great job of balancing the law with the needs of the business.

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Emily Pontius
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Emily Pontius
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Emily Pontius handles a wide range of employment disputes and demonstrates significant expertise in cases concerning discrimination claims.
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Bridget R Penick
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Bridget R Penick
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Emily Pontius
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Emily Pontius
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