Labor and Employment Law Department

Phone: 317-231-7513
Email: ken.yerkes@btlaw.com
Website: www.btlaw.com
Professional Biography:
Barnes & Thornburg’s Labor and Employment Law Department is one of the fastest-growing labor groups in the nation. Two qualities set us apart: Our passion for what we do, and the pride we take in helping clients achieve their business goals. To succeed in the competitive global marketplace, our clients must not only meet but exceed their customers’ expectations. We share this objective, offering superior service, innovative ideas and an understanding of the challenges our clients face.

Our Services
The Labor and Employment Law group offers comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues, including:
- Labor relations
- Union agreements
- State and federal employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- Litigation
- Unemployment and workers’ compensation claims
- Corporate governance
- Employment contracts
- Workforce reorganizations
- Trade secret and non-compete claims
- International labor law
- Affirmative action plans
- Class action defense
- Diversity and workplace violence training
Organization: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Articles in the National Law Review database by Labor and Employment Law Department:

D.C. Circuit Invalidates National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Posting Rule (Posted On Tue, 2013-05-14 22:15)
Supreme Court Finds Dismissal of Collective FLSA Action Appropriate Where Named Plaintiff’s Claim is Moot; Leaves Uncertainty Regarding Offers of Judgment (Posted On Thu, 2013-04-18 15:08)
Back to the Full Complement? Re: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Full Union Friendly Membership (Posted On Wed, 2013-04-10 15:13)
Indiana Governor Expected To Sign Bill That Would Restrict Local Government Entities from Setting Laws on Leave (Posted On Thu, 2013-03-28 15:13)
Unanimous Supreme Court Slams Shut Procedural Loophole for Class-Action Plaintiffs (Posted On Wed, 2013-03-20 17:28)
California Supreme Court Sends Mixed Signals in Long-Awaited Mixed-Motive Discrimination Decision (Posted On Sat, 2013-02-23 15:25)
Groundbreaking Interpretation of Recess Appointments Clause by D.C. Circuit Finds Obama NLRB Recess Appointments Invalid (Posted On Sat, 2013-01-26 16:14)
Michigan’s Busy December: Legislature Passes Several Employment-Related Bills (Posted On Wed, 2013-01-09 15:05)
NLRB Overturns 30-plus Years of Precedent Regarding “Witness Statements” - Labor & Employment Law Alert (Posted On Mon, 2013-01-07 18:00)
New California Employment Laws to Take Effect in 2013 (Posted On Tue, 2012-12-18 02:02)
Right to Work Bills Pass Michigan House and Senate (Posted On Fri, 2012-12-07 17:20)
NLRB Issues New Guidance: Brings Some Clarity to At-Will Disclaimer Issues (Posted On Sat, 2012-11-03 03:07)
NLRB Makes it More Difficult for Employers to Control Off-Duty Employee Access to the Workplace (Posted On Fri, 2012-10-19 14:02)
Minnesota Court Applies 2-Year Limit to Drug/Alcohol Testing Law, Increases Likelihood of Punitive Damages in Employment Claims (Posted On Thu, 2012-10-18 15:06)
Potential Opportunity for Refund of FICA Taxes Paid on Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Payments (Posted On Tue, 2012-10-09 01:02)
California Creates First State-Run Retirement Plan for Private Sector Employees (Posted On Thu, 2012-10-04 06:01)
Employee Benefits Alert - 2013 Plan Year Reduction in Health Flexible Spending Account Deferrals (Posted On Wed, 2012-10-03 19:04)
Labor and Employment Law Alert - NLRB Decides First Social Media Case; Finds Employer’s Policy Unlawfully Over-Broad (Posted On Sun, 2012-09-23 23:06)
Seventh Circuit Reverses Course on Reassignment Labor Accommodation (Posted On Wed, 2012-09-12 05:06)
D.C. District Court Refuses to Amend Its Decision to Invalidate the NLRB’s Ambush Election (Posted On Wed, 2012-08-01 14:06)
Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Decision in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. (Posted On Wed, 2012-06-20 17:05)
D.C. Circuit Refuses to Enforce NLRB's Decision Regarding Routine Benefit Changes After Contract Expiration (Posted On Wed, 2012-06-13 15:05)
A Complete Overview of the NLRB's Memorandum Regarding Social Media Policies in the Workplace (Posted On Wed, 2012-06-06 20:54)
Former NLRB Member Craig Becker Jumps to AFL-CIO (Posted On Wed, 2012-05-23 10:53)
Seventh Circuit Sides with U.S. Steel in Latest Donning and Doffing Decision (Posted On Fri, 2012-05-18 00:03)
D.C. District Court Invalidates NLRB’s “Quickie” Election Rule Due to Lack of Quorum (Posted On Wed, 2012-05-16 00:12)
Pressure Continues to Mount on NLRB's Flynn (Posted On Fri, 2012-05-11 10:26)
Long-Awaited Brinker Decision Provides Relief and Clarity for Employers (Posted On Tue, 2012-04-17 19:10)
U.S. Department of Justice Postpones ADA Requirements for Swimming Pools and Spas (Posted On Wed, 2012-03-21 01:00)
Indiana Right-To-Work Law Under Fire; Unions Take Fight to Court in New Lawsuit (Posted On Sat, 2012-02-25 11:28)
DOL and State of California Target Independent Contractor Classifications; 9th Circuit Provides More Ammunition (Posted On Tue, 2012-02-14 17:35)
NLRB Memo Provides Further Guidance on Employee Use of Social Media (Posted On Fri, 2012-02-03 11:00)
Right to Work Bill Passes Indiana House (Posted On Thu, 2012-01-26 19:00)
California Enacts 22 New Employment Laws Impacting All Companies Doing Business In The State (Posted On Tue, 2012-01-24 02:45)
New California Task Force Focused on Prosecuting Employment Law Violations (Posted On Sun, 2012-01-22 20:00)
Two Member Majority of NLRB Clouds Viability of Employment Arbitration Agreements (Posted On Sat, 2012-01-14 02:00)
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to NLRB (Posted On Thu, 2012-01-12 03:00)
Labor & Employment Law Alert - New California Task Force Focused on Prosecuting Employment Law Violations (Posted On Mon, 2012-01-09 16:00)
Barnes & Thornburg Labor Relations’ Top Ten Traditional Labor Stories of 2011 (Part 2) (Posted On Mon, 2012-01-02 05:11)
Barnes & Thornburg Labor Relations’ Top Ten Traditional Labor Stories of 2011 (Part 1) (Posted On Sun, 2012-01-01 18:13)
NLRB Election Changes Are Here (Posted On Thu, 2011-12-22 00:00)
Michigan Amends Its Workers’ Disability Compensation Act (Posted On Wed, 2011-12-21 03:14)
Labor & Employment Law Alert - Illinois Supreme Court Reaffirms that an Employer’s Legitimate Business Interest is Part of the Test for Enforcement of Non-Competition Agreements (Posted On Wed, 2011-12-14 13:10)
NLRB Finds Benefits Comparison by Employer Prior to Decertification Election Violates NLRA (Posted On Thu, 2011-11-17 08:00)
Department of Labor Revises Conflict Disclosure Requirements for Labor Union Officials (Posted On Sun, 2011-11-06 14:44)
Business Groups Seek Swift Resolution to NLRB’s Workplace Posting Controversy (Posted On Fri, 2011-11-04 08:00)
Workplace Fairness Act Set to Move to the House Floor (Posted On Thu, 2011-11-03 17:00)
401(k) Liability on the Horizon: Are Your Plan Fiduciaries Protected? (Posted On Wed, 2011-10-26 08:00)
California Enacts 22 New Employment Laws Impacting All Companies Doing Business In The State (Posted On Wed, 2011-10-12 07:00)
NLRB Postpones Effective Date for Employee Rights Posting Rule (Posted On Fri, 2011-10-07 09:02)
NLRB Facilitates Union Organization of Smaller Bargaining Units (Posted On Sat, 2011-09-17 03:05)
NLRB Facilitates Union Organization of Smaller Bargaining Units (Posted On Tue, 2011-09-13 07:00)
NLRB Revisits Decertification in Voluntary Successorship and Recognition Situations (Posted On Fri, 2011-09-09 11:13)
NLRB Memo Provides Insight on Employee Use of Social Media - Labor & Employment Law Alert (Posted On Wed, 2011-08-31 16:24)
U.S. Supreme Court Stresses Importance of Commonality in Decertifying Massive Sex Discrimination Class of 1.5 Million Wal-Mart Employees (Posted On Thu, 2011-07-14 17:45)
Sixth Circuit Holds Michigan Ban on Affirmative Action Unconstitutional - Labor & Employment/Higher Education Law Alert (Posted On Sat, 2011-07-09 00:32)
Labor & Employment Law Alert - Proposed NLRB Rules Would Shorten Union Elections (Posted On Fri, 2011-07-08 10:54)
Labor & Employment Law Alert - California Overtime Provisions Apply to Work Performed in California by Non-Resident Employees (Posted On Tue, 2011-07-05 15:21)
Proposed NLRB Rules Would Shorten Union Elections - Labor & Employment Law Alert (Posted On Fri, 2011-06-24 12:02)

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