David concentrates a large portion of his practice on assisting employers with traditional labor matters. His deep experience includes collective bargaining, work stoppages, arbitrations, union avoidance training and strategies, union representation elections, unfair labor practice charges, contract administration, and various other labor relations issues.
David has helped companies secure favorable outcomes with labor issues around the country. He has experience with numerous labor unions, including the Steelworkers, Teamsters, Laborers, Sheet Metal Workers, CWA, UFCW, UAW, IBEW, BTCGM, GMP and with trades such as carpenters, pipefitters and more. Notably, David’s interest in labor relations began in high school, having grown up next to several of the largest steel mills in the world and coming from a family that has members in human resources management and union leadership positions. These experiences have given him a foundational understanding as to how unions operate and what drives their decision-making process.
To maintain a well-rounded practice and offer a full range of labor and employment services to his clients, David also routinely defends employers in employment litigation matters – both in class/collective actions and individual cases – alleging wrongful discharge; discrimination; retaliation; harassment; wage-related claims; breach of contract; and claims regarding the classification of workers as independent contractors under various state and federal laws. In addition, David has defended clients in class actions and high stakes qui tam actions, which are often initiated by current or former disgruntled employees and brought under the False Claims Act by government agencies and the Department of Justice.
David also assists employers with proactive counseling, both in the employment and labor context. This portion of his practice involves reviewing and drafting employment policies; conducting training on issues spanning the labor and employment spectrum; and otherwise advising clients when daily, complex employee-relations issues arise.
More Legal and Business Bylines From David J. Pryzbylski
- What Not To Wear: Employer Dress Code Policy Ruled Unlawful - (Posted On Monday, May 07, 2018)
- Don’t Pick and Choose: Company’s Inconsistent Rules Enforcement Results in Employee Terminations Being Overturned - (Posted On Wednesday, May 02, 2018)
- Not So Fast: NLRB GC Urges Board To Modify ‘Ambush Election Rule’ - (Posted On Wednesday, April 25, 2018)
- Lost In The Mail: Invalid Mailing Addresses Cost Company Union Election - (Posted On Monday, April 23, 2018)
- Musical Chairs: Ring Named Chairman of the NLRB - (Posted On Monday, April 16, 2018)
- UPDATE: Does Misclassifying Employees As Independent Contractors Violate Labor Law? - (Posted On Friday, April 13, 2018)
- ‘Show Me the Money’: Unions Demanding To Share In The Benefit Of Corporate Tax Cuts - (Posted On Wednesday, April 11, 2018)
- Wolf Guarding The Hen House? Group Demands Investigation Into NLRB’s Inspector General. - (Posted On Thursday, April 05, 2018)
- Employees Urge NLRB To Overturn The “Ambush Election Rule” - (Posted On Tuesday, April 03, 2018)
- Loose Lips Sink Ships: Obama-Appointed NLRB Member Under Investigation - (Posted On Friday, March 30, 2018)
David Pryzbylski of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, is recognized as a 2021 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for his coverage of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and how employers can best interact with their union workforces or navigate collective bargaining initiatives. Mr. Pryzbylski's regular contributions guide readers through common labor law pitfalls and what NLRB changes may be on the horizon.
David J. Pryzbylski and his work on the Barnes & Thornburg Labor Relations Blog has been selected for a National Law Review Go-To Thought Leadership Award. Mr. Pryzbylski is a true expert on the NLRB, and his writing chronicles what our readers need to know about what’s going on with Labor law issues, and how it may impact employers and their businesses. His coverage is extensive, his knowledge impressive, and he faithfully chronicles developments in this ever-changing field of law. You can subscribe to Barnes & Thornburg Labor Relations blog here.