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If your employer violated the law in its actions toward you, there may be reason to believe that other employees or job candidates have faced similar mistreatment. While you have the option to pursue an employment discrimination lawsuit as the sole plaintiff, identifying other affected employees early can strengthen your claim and preserve evidence of broader workplace patterns.

At Wanta Thome, we bring substantial experience in employment law and class action litigation to identify patterns quickly and move group claims forward strategically. When you hire one attorney, you can be confident that they have the support of the whole team. This collaboration enables us to provide regular updates and timely answers to your questions and concerns throughout the duration of your case. Contact our award-winning team of attorneys today to schedule your free case evaluation.

How Does a Case Meet the Requirements for Class-Action Status?

For a workplace discrimination case to be granted class-action status, a judge must determine that it meets strict legal criteria, including:

• The number of impacted employees is high enough that it would not be practical to pursue all individual lawsuits
• The impacted employees were all wronged in similar ways, raising a common question of fact or law
• The named lead plaintiff is bringing complaints shared by other members of the class
• Neither the plaintiffs nor their lawyers have conflicts of interest that would prevent them from fairly representing the class

The requirement for certification as a class is just one of many legal and logistical challenges that set class action lawsuits apart from other types of litigation. This is why early evaluation by a law firm with class action experience is critical to preserving shared evidence and strengthening certification arguments.

Examples of Employment Discrimination Impacting Large Groups

Plaintiffs in an employment discrimination class action lawsuit in Minneapolis must share similar claims of illegal discrimination. This could mean that company policies were discriminatory or that there was a widespread practice of illegal actions toward groups with shared characteristics. The following are examples of what might be grounds for a class action discrimination claim.

Sex and Gender Discrimination

Women receive substantially less pay than their male co-workers despite doing similar work, and employers regularly deny them promotion and leadership opportunities at the company.

Age Discrimination

Company policies put pressure on older workers to retire, hiring practices routinely screen out or disfavor older job applicants, or company-wide layoffs target workers over 40.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination

Company policies deny parental leave for LGBTQ+ employees in same-sex relationships, or employer-subsidized health insurance does not cover same-sex partners of employees.

This is just a sample of the types of employment discrimination claims Wanta Thome can help you pursue, either as an individual or on behalf of a larger class.

Why Wanta Thome

Our team at Wanta Thome Employment Lawyers views each client as more than just a case file. We recognize the strain employment discrimination can have on one’s life and career, and we strive to hold unlawful employers accountable and help our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In doing so, we collaborate across our team, ensuring our cases are always moving forward with the attention they deserve.

We also understand the value of proactive communication and will keep you up to date on the progress of your case throughout every stage of the legal process. Our attorneys explain complex legal concepts and applicable laws in plain language and can answer any questions you may have at any point during your case.

Finally, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact our office to schedule a free consultation with a Minneapolis class action discrimination attorney.

Contact a Minneapolis Attorney to Discuss Your Workplace Bias Class Action Suit Today

Many of our potential clients contact us because they have suffered mistreatment by their employers, but they are often unsure whether they have grounds for an individual or class-action lawsuit. If you are in a similar situation, a Minneapolis class action discrimination lawyer can help you explore your options.

At Wanta Thome Employment Lawyers, we take most cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you will not pay any legal fees unless we help you recover compensation.  Reach out today to discuss your experience while evidence of broader workplace practices remains accessible.