Employment Law

Employment Lawyers in West Des Moines, Iowa

Wrongful Termination ◊ Whistleblower Actions ◊ Retaliatory Discharge

At Pendleton Law Firm, P.C., our attorneys work with employers and employees in Des Moines and throughout the state of Iowa, providing professional, experienced legal counsel. We offer a free initial consultation to clients with employment law issues. To set up an appointment with one of our attorneys, call us at 515-222-9111 or toll-free at 888-340-8147.

Our Representation of Employees

We handle a broad range of employment-related issues for working people, including:

• Springer actions
  • Retaliation and violation of public policy
  • Termination for filing a workers' comp claim or reporting health code violations
• Wrongful termination
  • In violation of an employment contract
  • In violation of law (see our page on discrimination) or
  • In retaliation for whistleblowing
• Unemployment proceedings, including hearings
• Negotiation, review and preparation contracts
  • General employment contracts
  • Noncompete agreements
  • Severance agreements

Our Representation of Employers

We also provide a broad range of legal services to employers, such as:

• Preparation and interpretation of employee policy manuals or employee handbooks
• Preparation of employment forms
  • Applications
  • Intake forms
  • Disciplinary forms
  • Termination forms
  • Benefit statements
• Investigations of employee issues
  • Examining employee complaints and concerns
  • Advice regarding how to properly respond to an employee concern
• Guidance on compliance with state and federal statutes
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Wage and hour disputes
• Training of employers for compliance
  • Current state and federal employment laws
  • informing clients of changes in law that will impact their business or employees

Contact Us

To schedule a free initial consultation, call us at 515-222-9111 or toll-free at 888-340-8147. Our office is conveniently located right off I-235, near Valley West Mall in West Des Moines. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.