Minnesota Employment Law Attorneys

A non-solicitation agreement restricts a former employee from soliciting your clients, customers, or other employees after they leave your company. Unlike non-compete agreements (which restrict where a former employee can work and are now generally unenforceable in Minnesota if signed after July of 2023) non-solicitation agreements are more narrowly focused and generally easier to enforce under Minnesota law.

For businesses that invest significantly in client relationships or in training their workforce, a well-drafted non-solicitation agreement is an important protective tool. We draft agreements that are appropriately scoped to hold up if they’re ever challenged — and advise employers on how to structure and present them to employees in a way that supports enforceability.

A confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement or NDA) protects sensitive business information and trade secrets from being shared or used by employees, contractors, or business partners without authorization. For many businesses, confidential information is among their most valuable assets, and protecting it requires more than a handshake. 

We draft and review confidentiality agreements that clearly define what information is protected, how it can and cannot be used, and what happens if the agreement is violated. We also advise clients on how to integrate confidentiality protections into broader employment and contractor agreements. 

An employee handbook is one of the most important — and most overlooked — legal documents a business can have. A well-drafted handbook sets clear expectations, communicates your policies consistently, and provides important legal protections for your business if an employment dispute arises. 

We help employers draft and update employee handbooks that address: 

• At-will employment and termination policies 
• Anti-discrimination and harassment policies 
• Leave policies, including family and medical leave 
• Paid time off (“PTO”) and Safe and Sick Time policies 
• Social media and technology use policies 
• Disciplinary procedures and grievance processes 
• Confidentiality and conflict of interest policies 

An outdated or poorly drafted handbook can actually work against you in litigation — creating implied obligations or inconsistencies that undermine your position. We review existing handbooks as well as drafting new ones, and we can help you make sure yours reflects current Minnesota and federal law. 

Even with the right agreements and policies in place, employment disputes happen. When they do, you need attorneys who will assess your position honestly, advise you on the most cost-effective path to resolution, and represent you effectively whether that means negotiating a settlement or defending you in court.

We defend employers against a range of employment claims, including:

• Breach of employment contract claims
• Non-solicitation and confidentiality agreement disputes
• Wrongful termination claims
• Wage and hour disputes
• Discrimination and harassment claims
• Retaliation claims

We approach every dispute with an eye toward resolving it as efficiently as possible… without unnecessary litigation costs. Where settlement makes sense, we’ll tell you. Where you need to fight, we’ll be ready.