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Defended numerous employers in Oregon and Washington against wage and hour claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law.
Provides advice and counsel to private and public sector employers in Oregon and Washington on issues related to policy implementation, discipline and discharge, employee leaves, payment of wages and overtime, and performance management to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
Obtained summary judgment for an institution of higher education on a former employee's claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
Obtained summary judgment for a large retailer on a former employee's claims of discrimination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation.
Obtained complete dismissal for an institution of higher education on an applicant's claims of age discrimination and retaliation.
Favorably resolved age discrimination claim brought by former dean against a community college.
Negotiated and favorably resolved discrimination and retaliation claims on behalf of private religious university.
Favorably resolved former employee’s claims against public university that alleged discrimination based on race and gender as well as violations of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Davidson v. UBS/Paine Webber, et al. The arbitration panel denied claimant’s claims and awarded our client damages on its counterclaim. The claimant, a former employee, asserted numerous claims, including employer retaliation for “whistleblowing” related to alleged violations of SEC regulations. Our client asserted a counterclaim for breach of contract.