David A. Kadela

dkadela@littler.com
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David A. Kadela represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has extensive experience representing employers in traditional labor matters including:

  • Union representation campaigns
  • Unfair labor practice cases
  • Collective bargaining negotiations
  • Arbitrations

David has also litigated scores of employment cases, a number of which he has tried, giving him considerable bench and jury trial experience. He has handled cases involving a wide variety of claims, including ones under:

  • Federal and state anti-discrimination statutes
  • State wrongful discharge laws
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act

Additionally, David counsels management on preventive labor relations measures and the formulation and administration of human resources policies and procedures. He also frequently makes presentations to and authors materials for business and professional groups on labor and employment related topics.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Additional Thought Leadership

Congress May Cripple NLRB Post-Liebman, Becker

  • August 28, 2011
  • Employment Law360

New Process Steel v. NLRB – Supreme Court Holds Two-Member NLRB not Authorized to Issue Hundreds of Decisions

  • August 2010
  • LEL FLASH
  • American Bar Association (ABA)

Managing the Post-9/11 Workplace, How to Avoid New Legal Landmines

  • October 2006
  • Columbus CEO

Class Action Lawsuits Rising as More Grievances Emerge

  • April 19, 2004
  • Columbus Business First

Telecommuting Requires Firms Connect with Policies

  • April 1, 2002
  • Columbus Business First

Books & Book Chapters

How to Take a Case Before the NLRB

  • Bloomberg BNA
  • 8th Ed., Co-Editor-In-Chief
  • 2011

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