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Discrimination

Illegal Discrimination

Iowa and federal laws forbid discrimination on the basis of age, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, race, and disability. Uniquely, Iowa law also makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their gender preference or sexual orientation. These are all known as “protected classes” or “protected characteristics.” Employers are prohibited from treating an employee differently based on a protected characteristic. This could include writing up, suspending, or firing an employee because the employee is a member of a protected class.

If you believe you are being treated differently because of one of these protected classes, you may have a claim. Call our office or click here to request our help.

Illegal employment practices can happen in a number of different ways. Unfortunately, employees often do not know when their employers are engaging in conduct that violates the law. That’s where we come in. If you need our help with an employment law or civil rights matter, call our office or fill out this form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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What Our Clients Say

“I feel blessed to have met Brooke Timmer and am very thankful she agreed to take me on as a client after hearing my story over 4 years ago.

A lawsuit was filed on my behalf, and we went to trial where the jury ruled unanimously in my favor. I can only imagine the amount of work Brooke and others put toward doing everything possible to prepare and present my case. They gave up so many hours of personal time away from their families and I’m very humbled by their relentless dedication. There has been no stone left unturned or detail left out.

My family and I greatly appreciate all of the support and encouragement given to us by Brooke and the firm. Their commitment to their clients is second to none!”

Relentless Dedication
Gregg Hawkins, Client

The attorneys at this firm were a pleasure to work with and are impeccable attorneys and human beings. Standing up for yourself while standing up to a large and powerful corporation can be quite difficult and intimidating. They intently listened to my story and were genuinely empathetic to all concerns. It’s very motivating to have such steadfast, persistent, knowledgeable, and uplifting attorneys to help and support you along the way. They are practical, reasonable, and quite frankly, get the job done.

I highly recommend Timmer & Judkins to anyone who has experienced discrimination/unfair treatment and seek legal counsel. They will not disappoint. Your journey will truly be transformative in more ways than you could ever imagine. Making a positive difference and creating change starts with very small steps. Through them, you will get there and have no regrets.

Steadfast, Persistent, Knowledgeable
Melisa, Former Client

“I called Timmer & Judkins very stressed and upset about an issue at my workplace. I was referred to them by another law firm and told they were the best for work-related issues. When I met with the attorneys, they attentively listened, took notes, and tried to take down everything that was happening. We discussed several options but ended up deciding a lawyer with a different expertise might be able to provide me with more help. They eventually set me up with another lawyer close to me to help me continue on my journey to hold my employer accountable. They went above and beyond to help me even though they were unable to help me. I recommend Timmer & Judkins Law Firm for anyone looking for justice in your workplace.”

Going Above and Beyond
Adrianne M, Potential Client

“I could not recommend a more determined, professional, or supportive Firm to represent a client than Timmer & Judkins. Their legal expertise is only matched by their enthusiasm to seek justice and closure for their clients. I would highly recommend Timmer & Judkins to anyone seeking to be represented by a Firm which promotes compassion, strength, and integrity in every single thing they do.”

Determined, Professional, Supportive
Ben , Former Client

“I highly recommend Timmer & Judkins for employment and civil rights needs. They made this unfortunate matter stress-free and as easy as possible for me. They handled my case with care and compassion, ensuring to explain the process every step of the way. I could not be more thankful with the outcome and ability to move forward!”

Care and Compassion
Shanda, Former Client