Tim Christensen
Tim Christensen is a versatile and experienced litigator with a background that makes him an effective advocate for his clients. Tim has represented both employees and employers in employment litigation, which gives him a thorough understanding of the stakes of each individual case. During his career, Tim has represented the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in advocating for employees who had been discriminated against, and he has also represented public entities defending employment-related lawsuits. Some of Tim’s representative cases include race, disability, and sex descrimination claims, as well as claims under whistleblower laws and the FMLA. Understanding both sides of a case allows him to persuasively and effectively advocate for his clients to achieve their desired results.
Tim obtained his J.D. with High Distinction from the University Of Iowa College Of Law and a B.A. in economics and political science from Luther College. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons at our great local parks. His other hobbies include biking and following local sports, especially the Minnesota Twins.
Potential Damages in a Wrongful Termination Case
If you are in the unfortunate position of being wrongfully terminated, a natural question is: what damages am I entitled to? Fortunately, state and federal laws, including those in Minnesota, offer ex...
Are Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Clauses Enforceable?
In exchange for providing an employee with severance or separation pay, employers commonly require that an employee not disparage the company after the employee’s exit and that the employee keep the...
When Workplace Retaliation Goes Too Far
Almost every company has policies in place to prevent and prohibit workplace retaliation. The purpose of these policies is to encourage employees to be proactive with management as issues arise, wit...
The Impact of the “Speak Out Act” on Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements
For decades, many victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace have been silenced by clauses in their employment contracts that prohibit them from speaking out about what happened t...
Denied a Job for Being Overweight? Married? What the Law Does and Does Not Protect
Under federal law and many state laws (including in Minnesota), it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on certain “protected categories,” including age, color, creed, ...
New Regulations Likely Regarding Employee/Independent Contractor Classification
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a proposed rule that may impact whether workers are considered to be employees or independent contractors. Importance of Worker Classific...
