Overview

Goldie Davidoff counsels employers on a variety of issues arising under state and federal labor and employment laws. She has defended employers in a variety of employment matters, including lawsuits in federal and state courts and claims filed with federal, state, and local agencies related to wrongful termination, employment discrimination, harassment, and leave and policy violations. As a core member of Littler’s Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation Practice Group and Paid Leave sub-group, Goldie routinely provides national and multistate compliance advice to employers regarding disability accommodation and time away from work. 

Goldie has extensive experience assisting clients with the design and administration of policies and procedures for leaves of absence, mandatory paid leave, and paid time off benefits. She also conducts training for human resources professionals, management, and employees in these areas. Goldie also focuses a significant portion of her practice on drafting and reviewing national and multi-state employee handbooks and policies for clients of all sizes, industries, and stages to ensure they are consistent with the organization’s goals and corporate culture, as well as in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Volunteer

King County Superior Court Dependency CASA Program

Member

National Association of Women Lawyers

2023-present

News, Analysis & Press

Washington State Legislative Updates

Insight

March 27, 2024

Opinion Letters – A Valuable But Often an Underutilized Tool by Employers: The Department of Labor Authors Six New Opinion Letters Responding to Unique FMLA and FLSA Employment Issues

Employee Relations Law Journal, Aspen Publishers Inc.

Summer 2019

Speaking Engagements

Ask Me Anything! Labor & Employment Law Discussion

HCAOA Washington Conference

May 17, 2023

New Year, New Handbook

January 25, 2021

2020 Legal Update

Seattle, WA

February 18, 2020

Education

  • J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, 2012
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2008

Bar Admission

Washington
California

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California