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Mr. McLaughlin is an Officer of the Firm and Manager of the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Mr. McLaughlin’s practice includes providing counsel to management with respect to union relations, labor arbitrations and collective bargaining agreements. Mr. McLaughlin’s litigation practice is concentrated in the area of defending employers and management in employment discrimination lawsuits and demands for arbitration, as well as lawsuits concerning non-competition and confidentiality agreements. He also defends charges of discrimination brought before federal, state and local administrative agencies.
Mr. McLaughlin is a frequent lecturer on topics concerning employee discipline and wage/hour issues. His daily practice includes assisting clients in their handling of employee discipline and termination. He also advises clients on compliance with employment laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Wage & Hour laws, as well as their state law counterparts. Mr. McLaughlin also provides guidance to clients in conducting internal investigation of employee complaints of harassment and frequently addresses day-to-day human resources questions. He works with clients on their employee handbooks, personnel policies, employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
Education
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B.A, English, Boston College, 1992, Dean's List
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J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995, Dean's List;
Missouri Law Review (Associate Member, 1993-1994; Note & Comment Editor, 1994-1995);
Student Bar Association (President, 1994-1995)
Practice Group
Areas of Practice
Memberships
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The Missouri Bar
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Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
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American Bar Association
State Bars
Additional Licenses
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Seminars
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"Payroll Management in Missouri" - addressing wage and hour issues, garnishment and related matters for Missouri employers; multiple occasions from 1999-present; presented to HR managers and professionals.
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"Employee Discharge & Documentation" - addressing termination issues, hiring issues and overall documentation issues for employers; multiple occasions from 1999-present; presented to HR managers and professionals.
Cases
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Davison v. T.R. Hughes, Inc., 72 S.W.3d 238 (Mo.App. 2002)
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St. Charles County Ambulance District v. Town of Dardenne Prairie, 39 S.W.3d 67 (Mo.App. 2001)
Community Involvement
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Missouri State High School Football Official, 1995-present
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St. Peter Catholic Church, volunteer coach, 2003-present
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