Employees

The Law Firm of O’Reilly & Jensen represents both individuals and businesses in employment discrimination, Family Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination claims. The time deadlines for discrimination claims are very short compared to personal injury lawsuits. Under Missouri law, a person bringing a claim under the Missouri Human Rights Acts has only 180 days from the date of the discrimination to file an administrative Charge with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Under Federal law, a person only has 300 days, in the State of Missouri, in which to file an administrative Charge with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Failure to file an administrative Charge will result in your lawsuit being dismissed. For discrimination based on your gender, race, age, religion, disability, or other factors, please contact us right away to discuss your case. For most discrimination and wrongful terminations claims, we charge a consultation fee that is a prorated version of our hourly rate. For most people, this amount is money well-spent. We encourage you to contact our office for further information if you believe you have been a victim of discrimination. Also remember, if you have filed a claim or complained of any harassment and been retaliated against, you may have a retaliation claim under Missouri and Federal law.

Employers

The Law Firm of O’Reilly & Jensen also represents employers. Employment law is an area that requires constant updating. Many small businesses have basic policies and procedures, but oftentimes these policies and procedures need to be updated on a yearly basis. At the Law Firm of O’Reilly & Jensen, we offer our service to assist employers with Employment Handbooks, employment policies, sexual harassment and discrimination training for employees, handling of administrative charges with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and defense of lawsuits filed in State or Federal Court.