Des Moines Employment Lawyers Protecting Workers' Rights

At Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., our lawyers Nate Boulton and Mark Hedberg, along with of counsel attorney Art Hedberg, collectively have represented unions and workers on labor and workers’ rights issues in Iowa for over 60 years.

While we are well known for our work with labor unions, we represent workers whether they are in a union or not, and whether they work for the private sector or the government. We handle the following kinds of workers’ rights and employment law cases:

  • Workers' compensation
  • Work injury claims
  • Age discrimination, racial discrimination, disability discrimination and other discrimination cases (in both state and federal court)
  • Sexual harassment
  • Wrongful termination or discharge
  • Not being paid overtime
  • Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) violations
  • Misclassification of nonexempt / exempt workers
  • Unemployment claims
  • Whistle-blowing
  • Retaliation
  • Polygraph testing
  • Union membership dues and rights
  • Infringement of individual rights
  • Garnishments
  • National Guard employment right to return
  • Collective bargaining
  • Civil service protection
  • Retirement issues
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration issues
  • Blacklisting
  • Drug testing
  • Denials of benefits

HedbergBoulton While we are well known for our work with labor unions, we represent workers whether they are in a union or not, and whether they work for the private sector or the government. We handle the following kinds of workers’ rights cases:

Our clients include the following labor unions:

  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
  • International Union of Painters & Allied Trades
  • Graphic Communications Workers
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
  • Ironworkers Shopman's Local 493
  • United Autoworkers
  • United Steelworkers
  • United Food and Commercial Workers

For our union clients we handle such labor matters as:

  • Contract negotiations
  • Administrative proceedings
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation

Find additional resources for Iowa workers at FactsforWorkers.com

Contact a lawyer at Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. today to schedule your free consultation. Our office is able to schedule evening appointments and appointments on Saturday mornings for the convenience of working people and their families. Our office is regularly open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Representing workers throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and surrounding areas, Newton, Marshalltown, Perry, Ames, Ottumwa, and Cedar Rapids.

Call (515) 288-4148 for a free initial consultation

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Hedberg & Boulton, P. C.
100 Court Avenue
Suite 425
Des Moines, IA 50309
Telephone: (515) 288-4148
Fax: (515) 288-4149
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