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Thompson Law Office advises workers and business management in a wide variety of employment law matters. We counsel workers and business management regarding wage payment and collection issues. We assist employees and business owners with the negotiation and interpretation of employment contracts and employment agreements. If you are seeking legal advice regarding employment law matters in Nebraska or Iowa, contact an attorney at Thompson Law Office in Omaha, Nebraska.

Thompson Law Office represents employers and employees in administrative and judicial cases involving wage payment and collection, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environments, wrongful termination, FMLA, and whistleblower protection. We will represent workers and business management in administrative proceedings before local human rights commissions, Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC), Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). When employment disputes are not resolved in the administrative proceeding, Thompson Law Office will represent employers and employees in Nebraska and Iowa state court, federal court and arbitration proceedings
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Free legal information about employment law in Nebraska
You may also find the following free legal resources useful as you decide which lawyer to consult about your employment law matter. These brochures were prepared by the Nebraska State Bar Association:
Employment Law (pdf)
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