Schaefer Halleen, LLC is a Minneapolis-based employment law firm dedicated to protecting employee rights and advocating for victims of workplace misconduct. With a focus on discrimination and employment law, the firm stands out for its compassionate client approach, contingency-based representation, and groundbreaking work in class action litigation, including the landmark Jenson v. Eveleth Mines case that inspired the film “North Country.”
The firm leverages over 30 years of experience to provide zealous advocacy for individuals facing unfair treatment, retaliation, or wrongful termination. Schaefer Halleen is particularly recognized for its expertise in representing medical professionals, executives, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, offering tailored legal strategies that often proceed on a contingency basis. Their attorneys are skilled at uncovering discriminatory intent and securing justice through negotiation or litigation.
Services Offered
- Workplace Discrimination (Age, Race, National Origin, Gender, Gender Identity, Disability, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Political Affiliation, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, Service Member Status)
- ADA Discrimination and Accommodation
- Disability and Leave Discrimination
- Equal Pay Discrimination
- Hostile Work Environment
- Sexual Harassment
- Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection (including Anti-Kickback Statute, CFTC, Environmental, Nuclear Safety, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, Cybersecurity, Consumer Finance, Consumer Product & Food Safety)
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment Class Actions
- ERISA Pension and Benefits
- Severance and Employment Contracts
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Wage Theft and Unpaid Wages
- Illegal Paycheck Deductions
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Employment Litigation
- Employee Drug Testing Rights
- Employment Background Checks
- Professional Licensing Defense (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Chiropractic, Psychology)
- Executive Compensation and Contract Negotiation
- Minority Shareholder Rights
Schaefer Halleen serves clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area, including St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, and surrounding communities. The firm offers free confidential consultations and is committed to advancing social equity through its legal practice and scholarship programs.
