David L. Woodard, Partner

Phone: 919-783-2854
Email: dlwoodard@poynerspruill.com
Website: www.poynerspruill.com
Professional Biography:
David practices in the area of employment litigation. He regularly advises and defends clients in race, age, disability and sex discrimination and harassment cases; reviews handbooks and termination issues; and provides compliance advice on matters of employment law.

Representative Experience

McNeil v. Scotland County - Obtained summary judgment for employer where plaintiff alleged race discrimination and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as well as violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Successfully defended the judgment in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Williams v. City of Fayetteville - Obtained summary judgment on former employee’s claims of retaliation for exercising First Amendment rights, violations of due process, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Organization: Poyner Spruill LLP

Articles in the National Law Review database by David L. Woodard:

Employer Responsibility – Will You Pay or Play? (Posted On Wed, 2013-05-15 20:18)
“Essential Functions” Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Can Include Job Functions that are Infrequently Performed (Posted On Tue, 2013-05-14 12:14)
Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination the Focus of EEOC Enforcement Activity (Posted On Tue, 2013-04-30 09:06)
North Carolina Joins States Requiring Employers to Enroll in E-Verify (Posted On Mon, 2013-03-25 19:15)
New Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Regulations Effective: New Notice Poster and Model Forms Available (Posted On Tue, 2013-03-12 01:13)
The Wage and Hour Movement Against Internship Programs (Posted On Thu, 2013-02-28 07:09)
D.C. Court Decision Creates National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) Upheaval (Posted On Tue, 2013-02-12 06:35)
It Just Got Easier to Fix Your Ailing Retirement Plan (Posted On Fri, 2013-02-08 11:07)
Recent Ruling Demonstrates That You Might Find Religion Where You Least Expect It (Posted On Tue, 2013-01-15 13:21)
Fourth Circuit Upholds Employer-Favorable Religious Discrimination Decision (Posted On Mon, 2012-12-31 11:25)
Employers Need To Be Careful When Classifying Individuals As Unpaid Interns (Posted On Mon, 2012-12-17 14:02)
Employers Must Reassign Disabled Employees To Vacant Positions Ahead of More Qualified Candidates? Seventh Circuit Says, "Yes." (Posted On Tue, 2012-12-04 11:19)
Employers Hiring Qualified Veterans Before the End of the Year May Be Eligible For Expanded Tax Credit (Posted On Tue, 2012-11-20 12:02)
NRLB Continues to be Active in the Areas of Social Media and Employment-at-Will Policies (Posted On Tue, 2012-11-06 14:04)
EEOC Continues Focus on Religious and National Origin Discrimination Involving Muslim and Arab Communities (Posted On Mon, 2012-10-22 11:02)
NLRB and EEOC May Target Employer Efforts to Keep Employees Quiet During Internal Investigations (Posted On Tue, 2012-09-25 16:04)
E-Verify Reminder! North Carolina Deadlines (Posted On Tue, 2012-09-25 03:09)
EEOC Issues Its Draft Strategic Enforcement Plan (Posted On Wed, 2012-09-12 17:01)
The Importance of an I-9 Form (Posted On Tue, 2012-08-28 11:02)
NLRB Announces New Webpage Focusing On Protected Concerted Activity (Posted On Tue, 2012-08-21 16:02)
NLRB Attacks Employment At-Will Disclaimers (Posted On Tue, 2012-07-17 13:11)
Supreme Court Upholds Health Reform Coverage Mandate (Posted On Mon, 2012-07-02 20:10)
Federal Agencies Continue to Focus on Pay Discrimination (Posted On Tue, 2012-06-19 12:05)
NLRB Issues Approved Social Media Policy (Posted On Wed, 2012-06-06 15:05)
EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance Regarding Use of Criminal Records in Employment Decisions (Posted On Tue, 2012-05-29 10:43)
EEOC Rules That Transgender Employees are Covered Under Title VII (Posted On Tue, 2012-05-22 00:54)
Employers Cautioned Against Asking Applicants and Employees for Password Access to Personal Social Media Accounts (Posted On Mon, 2012-05-14 17:06)
EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance Regarding Use of Criminal Records in Employment Decisions (Posted On Sun, 2012-05-13 02:14)
EEOC Receives Record Number of Charges of Discrimination for the Second Year in a Row (Posted On Tue, 2012-01-31 19:00)
North Carolina to Join Ranks of States Requiring Employers to Enroll in E-Verify (Posted On Sun, 2012-01-29 12:50)
Cash Out of Paid Time Off May Be Tax Trap (Posted On Fri, 2012-01-27 07:30)
New IRS Program Limits Liability for Misclassified Workers (Posted On Mon, 2012-01-02 17:14)
Under Fire in Congress and the Courts, NLRB Postpones Workplace Posting Rule (Posted On Sat, 2011-12-31 21:00)
I-9 Compliance Revisited (Posted On Sun, 2011-12-25 14:00)
OSHA Issues Workplace Violence Guidance (Posted On Thu, 2011-12-22 18:00)
North Carolina to Join Ranks of States Requiring Employers to Enroll in E-Verify (Posted On Wed, 2011-12-21 16:00)
Congress Reconsiders Independent Contractor Classification (Posted On Tue, 2011-12-20 03:15)
Fair Credit Reporting Act Requirements Triggered by Use of Internet and Social Media Screening Services (Posted On Sun, 2011-08-07 05:48)
EEOC’s $20 Million Settlement with Verizon Puts Focus on “No Fault” Attendance and Leave Policies (Posted On Wed, 2011-08-03 13:18)
Employers Must Prepare to Report Health Coverage on W-2 Forms (Posted On Tue, 2011-07-05 17:13)
EEOC Aims to Clarify Leave Rights Under the ADA (Posted On Mon, 2011-06-27 02:17)
United States Department of Labor Launches New Timesheet Application to Help Employees Track Wages Earned (Posted On Fri, 2011-06-24 20:18)
Implementing Effective Litigation Holds (Posted On Wed, 2011-05-25 03:05)
Supreme Court Issues Decision Regarding “Cat’s Paw” Claims of Discrimination (Posted On Sat, 2011-05-14 10:36)
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Anti-Retaliation Protections for Employees (Posted On Fri, 2011-05-13 14:28)
More NLRB Rulings Illustrate Broad Scope Of "Concerted Activity" Protection (Posted On Thu, 2011-03-31 11:18)
Fourth Circuit Opinion Highlights Risk of Harassment by Nonemployees (Posted On Tue, 2011-03-29 11:28)
U.S. Supreme Court Says Retaliation Against Other Employees Is Also Illegal (Posted On Fri, 2011-02-18 10:05)
Discrimination Charges Against Employers Hit Record High in 2010 (Posted On Tue, 2011-02-15 11:47)
Section 409A Again? Employers Need to Re-examine Executive Employment Contracts and Other Agreements Conditioning Severance Payments Upon a Release of Claims (Posted On Fri, 2011-01-21 10:43)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Proposes Rule to Require Posting of National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Rights (Posted On Sat, 2011-01-01 11:48)
Fired for Facebooking: Beware for Potential NLRB Action (Posted On Thu, 2010-12-16 08:06)
EEOC Issues Final Regulations for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Posted On Fri, 2010-12-03 14:43)
Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement Settlement Applying its Internal Guidelines for Assessing Fines: Even Good Faith Mistakes on Your I-9s Can Be Expensive (Posted On Mon, 2010-11-22 10:49)
Time to Add a Roth Feature to Your 401(k) Plan? (Posted On Wed, 2010-11-03 14:18)
Sexual Harassment Claims May Arise from the Conduct of Non-Employees (Posted On Thu, 2010-10-07 11:18)
New Employer Obligations to Nursing Mothers Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (Posted On Tue, 2010-09-28 09:58)
Recent Decision Points Out that “Equal Opportunity Offender” Is Not Always a Defense to Harassment Claims (Posted On Mon, 2010-09-27 15:47)
President Obama Urges Congress to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (Posted On Tue, 2010-08-03 09:32)
Consider More Than An Employee’s Underlying Condition Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (Posted On Sun, 2010-07-04 11:51)
Court Decision Illustrates Importance of Having a Clear Written Agreement or Policy on Bonuses and Commissions (Posted On Fri, 2010-07-02 15:22)
Department of Transportation Prohibits Drivers of Commercial Vehicles From Texting While Driving (Posted On Tue, 2010-03-30 16:23)
Employers Beware: Employees Have FMLA Retaliation Protections Before They Are Eligible to Take FMLA Leave (Posted On Tue, 2010-03-30 11:17)
Useful Visa Options for Graduates (Posted On Sun, 2009-12-27 22:20)
Recent U.S. Government Initiatives Relating to E-Verify and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audits (Posted On Sun, 2009-12-20 22:54)
Employer Immigration Law Concerns (Posted On Fri, 2009-12-18 14:26)
ERISA May Govern Individual Insurance Policies! (Posted On Mon, 2009-11-30 13:40)
EEOC Lawsuit Highlights Risks of Inflexible Termination Policies (Posted On Tue, 2009-10-20 15:31)
Comp Time or Overtime? (Posted On Sun, 2009-10-04 21:13)
EEOC Technical Assistance Regarding the H1N1 Flu and ADA Compliance (Posted On Tue, 2009-09-29 11:00)
Group Health Plan Eligibility, COBRA and the Importance of Clear Leave of Absence Policies (Posted On Tue, 2009-09-01 22:22)
Immediate Attention Required: COBRA Subsidies and Required Minimum Distribution Relief (Posted On Thu, 2009-08-20 08:48)
EEOC Issues 2008 Performance and Accountability Report (Posted On Sun, 2009-08-16 08:55)
CHIP Act Creates Special Enrollment Rights and Disclosure Obligations for Group Health Plans (Posted On Fri, 2009-08-14 11:32)
Jury Verdict Highlights Risks Involved in Monitoring Employee E-Mail and Reminder to Start Using New Form I-9 (Posted On Fri, 2009-08-14 08:01)
Recent Events Illustrate Need for Attention to Risks of Workplace Violence (Posted On Fri, 2009-08-14 07:55)
Recent FMLA Case Serves as Reminder to Employers About Importance of FMLA Policy (Posted On Thu, 2009-08-13 16:40)
"Red Flag Rules" May Impose Additional Administrative Requirements on Hospices (Posted On Thu, 2009-08-13 11:04)
Proposed Federal Law Would Mandate Paid Vacation and Sick Leave For Employees (Posted On Wed, 2009-08-12 12:21)
Time to Cut Costs? Consider Paying Expenses from the Retirement Plan Trust (Posted On Wed, 2009-08-12 12:13)
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Favorable to Employers Regarding Age Discrimination (Posted On Tue, 2009-08-11 11:34)
Employers Should Have Written Policy for Employee Mobile Phone Usage While Operating a Motor Vehicle (Posted On Mon, 2009-08-10 15:42)
Creating Jobs: 300 New Auditors at the Department of Labor (Posted On Mon, 2009-08-10 15:32)
Audit Risk Rising—What an Employer Can Do Before an Audit Happens (Posted On Tue, 2009-08-04 12:52)

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