Areas of Practice:

HOLDEN LAW FIRM PROVIDES COUNSEL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Preventative Law

• Hiring and Firing Decisions
• Employment Contracts
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Employment Handbooks and Policies
• Employee Discipline and Discharge
• Severance Agreements

Mr. Holden provides employers with advice and counsel on preparing policy handbooks, avoiding pitfalls in firing and hiring procedures and investigating discrimination claims. His experience working as an in-house counsel, and also representing individuals, gives him the unique inside into how to guide employer-clients through the morass of employment laws while avoiding costly litigation.

Employment Law Disputes

Representation before:

• EEOC or Minnesota Department of Human Rights
• Unemployment Insurance Claims
• Other Administrative Agencies regarding Employment Claims
• Employment Claims Filed in State and Federal Court

Mr. Holden is results-oriented is a skilled attorney who provides aggressive and cost-effective representation. He represents individuals and small businesses in sex, race, disability and age discrimination and harassment claims. He handles disputes from the prelitigation stage through filing complaints with state and federal agencies and state and federal courts.

Employee Relations

• Independent Investigation of Race, Sex, Age and Disability Discrimination
• Thorough, Timely and Objective Reports
• Negotiate/Facilitate Resolution of Complaints

Mr. Holden can help your business set up procedure and policies for investigating and handling employee complaints of discrimination and harassment. His investigation services can be called upon if trained investigators are not on staff, if there is a conflict of interest, or if additional support is needed due to work load demands. Mr. Holden has the experience and skill to help you prepare a thorough, timely and factual report.

We are highly responsive to your needs, ensuring you get answers to your questions as quickly as possible.