Best Employment Lawyers in Des Moines, IA

LeGrant Law Firm specializes in employment law and civil rights. We occasionally handle other kinds of legal matters, such as those involving personal injury and contract disputes. Please see Our Services for more detailed information. If we cannot help you for any reason, we will try to put you in touch with a well-qualified attorney who can.

Simply put, employment law refers to the body of law that regulates"at least in certain respects"the employer-employee relationship. Among other things, it involves: the prohibition against making important employment decisions based on protected categories (age, race, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.); how, when, and the rate at which employees are compensated; the right to take a medical leave of absence under certain circumstances; workplace drug and alcohol testing; the accommodation of disabilities; the review and negotiation of severance agreements and other employment-related contracts; and even the right to access certain employment records. Please see Areas of Practice for more detailed information in this regard.

Yes, there are deadlines for every employment case. The deadline for any given case depends on what that case involves. For instance, the deadline may be as short as 45 days in cases with the federal government but as long as five years in other kinds of cases. Many cases have still other deadlines, such as 300 days and two years. It is important to consult a well-qualified employment attorney who can advise you on such matters.