DBL Law’s Employment & Labor practice group represents private and public employers in all aspects of employment law. We assist companies in complying with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Our experience in defending employers in administrative hearings and federal and state courts provides a unique perspective on compliance issues.

We draft policies, procedures and handbooks and consult on disciplinary actions, terminations and day-to-day employment matters. The Employment & Labor group also defends employers in various administrative proceedings including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Unemployment Commissions and other such agencies.

Our team has an impressive track record in representing clients in state and federal courts on non-compete issues, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, often securing early dismissals of those cases. We also have knowledge of I-9 and employment immigration issues.

Chair: Kelly Holden
Vice-Chair: Nick Birkenhauer

Capabilities

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• COVID-19-related employment issues
• Downsizing and restructuring issues
• Employment discrimination and harassment claims in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Interview techniques and performance evaluations
• Management and employee employment law training
• National Labor Relations Board and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges
• Non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) charges
• Personnel policies and employee handbooks
• Severance agreements
• Title VII compliance and litigation
• Unemployment compensation proceedings
• Wage and hour compliance and audits
• Workplace harassment investigations
• Work-related immigration issue

Clients Served Include

• Governmental entities
• Non-profit organizations, including hospitals and health care providers
• Private employers
• Public employers
• Public and private schools, colleges, and universities
• Religious institutions

Affiliated Memberships

• Covington Business Council
• HR Collaborative
• Local Chambers of Commerce
• National Association of College and University Attorneys
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), including Kentucky, Louisville, and Northern Kentucky