Todd Dawson provides practical, common sense legal representation to employers in all phases of labor relations, including union organizing, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and defense and prosecution of unfair labor practices. He has a passion for understanding all facets of clients’ businesses and for tailoring his advice to address their unique priorities, objectives and needs. Clients value his collaboration and personal investment in their success. He has also handled class and collective actions ranging from several hundred putative class members to several thousand, providing cost-effective strategies and insights geared toward minimizing liability and accelerating resolution.
Todd has a wealth of experience in the labor relations arena developed over more than two decades, with a particular focus on contract negotiation, strike preparation and assistance, and labor arbitration and litigation. He has assisted clients in multiple industries in both the manufacturing and service sectors, including automotive, industrial equipment, warehousing and distribution, hospitality, healthcare and numerous others.
Todd is also a seasoned class and collective action litigator. In the wage and hour arena, he has provided effective, insightful representation to clients in cases involving overtime-exempt status, alleged off-the-clock work, rounding practices, the FLSA tip credit and various other complex issues. In addition, Todd has handled class actions involving plant closings, changes in retiree healthcare benefits and various state law issues.
Todd is listed in The Best Lawyers in America©. He leads BakerHostetler’s innovative labor relations blog, The Bargaining Table, providing clients with valued insights on National Labor Relations Board precedent and other legal developments. Todd is also a regular contributor to BakerHostetler’s Employment Class Action blog, offering commentary on recent class action decisions and trends affecting employers.