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Alexander Reid States that Congress Should Expand Free Speech Rules for Tax-Exempt Groups

Teresa Goody Guillén Stresses the Need for Remote-Work Ground Rules in LegalDive Article

SEC Director of Enforcement Warns of a ‘Perfect Storm’ Developing Around AI

For nearly a decade prior to joining the firm, Carrie served in management and human resources positions at nationally recognized hotel and restaurant companies. She recognizes the importance of understanding clients’ business objectives and embraces a service mindset to address concerns and develop creative and practical solutions.

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J.D., Cleveland State University College of Law, 2015, 

B.S., Cornell University, 

Certificate in Human Resource Studies, Cornell University, 

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<li>Ohio Super Lawyers &#8220;Rising Star&#8221; (2021 to 2024)</li>
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Cleveland

Another Minimum Wage Increase on the Horizon for Federal Contractors

The New Employment Laws: Out with the Old and In with the Unknown

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series

John Lewis, Carrie Valdez, Lauren Stuy Lead Webinar on Employment Arbitration

Carrie Valdez Joins Board for Footpath Foundation

FAQs: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act for Employers

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Affirmative Action Decision Resource Center

Contingent Workforce

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Employment Litigation and Arbitration

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ERISA Litigation

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Reduction in Force (RIF) and Furlough Compliance

Wage and Hour Compliance

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<li>Works closely with employers of all sizes and across many industries in all manner of employment law disputes, including discrimination, retaliation and FLSA wage-and-hour litigation, review of personnel policies and compliance with federal and state laws.</li>
<li>Acts as an outside investigator to companies conducting prompt and thorough investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination brought against senior leadership.</li>
<li>Obtained dismissals of several employment discrimination and retaliation claims for clients in federal and state courts and before federal and state agencies.</li>
<li>Regularly guides federal contractor clients through compliance requirements of the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Program (OFCCP). Leads clients through compliance audit, prepares affirmative action plans and counsels organizations through OFCCP compliance requirements, focusing on outreach and recruiting.</li>
<li>Assisted an employment team in obtaining a denial of plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in a nationwide wage and hour class action. Interviewed technology services company managers to gather evidence in support of the client’s opposition to class certification.</li>
<li>Conducts wage-and-hour audits for large Ohio hotels.</li>
<li>Provides various workplace trainings for management and employees, including equal employment opportunity/discrimination/harassment/retaliation trainings and wage hour trainings.</li>
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Carrie A. Valdez

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