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Attorney Details

David D. Robinson

Practice Concentration

Mr. Robinson concentrates his practice in the area of labor and employment law with an emphasis on employment discrimination litigation and wage and hour compliance.

Profile

A partner with the firm, Mr. Robinson has extensive experience in representing transportation employers in a wide range of employment matters including: the classification of transportation workers as exempt v. non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; the development of policies to ensure that background screens are in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act; reviewing driver compensation plans; and the defense of independent contractor business models in a variety of settings. Mr. Robinson has represented numerous transportation companies in investigations conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and audits conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mr. Robinson also handles employment contract negotiations, severance negotiations, and day-to-day personnel matters. Mr. Robinson has written and delivered lectures on numerous subjects in the field of employment law, including: Practical Strategies for Transportation Industry Employees; Avoiding Liability in the Workplace; Personnel Law in Indiana; Dealing with the Problem Employee; FCRA Liabilities Commonly Overlooked by Motor Carriers; Employment Law Challenges for the Modern Carrier; Current Employment Law Issues in Transportation; and the Newest EEOC Enforcement Guidelines on Criminal Records and Driver Screening.

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