David G. Weldon

• Ongoing representation of cannabis company in collective bargaining negotiations for first contracts at three retail locations
• Ongoing representation of university in litigation brought by former professor alleging claims of discrimination, breach of contract, and defamation
• Represented robotics company and negotiated favorable settlement in contentious separation of executive
• Defended national fitness club and negotiated favorable settlement of litigation alleging misclassification of manager and seeking significant amount of unpaid overtime wages
• Advised distributor and fabricator of mechanical insulation and related accessories on union-related aspects of corporate acquisition valued at $1.0 billion
• Represented and advised logistics company in connection with non-compete litigation threatened by two different companies who previously employed newly-hired employees
• Represented airline catering company in responding to government subpoena issued in connection with employee claims of COVID-related retaliation
• Defended telecommunications company and negotiated favorable settlement of litigation involving alleged disability discrimination
• Assisted in advising healthcare system in responding to more than 1,200 employee requests for exemption from COVID vaccine requirement
• Represented home improvement retailer and negotiated favorable settlement of claims of race discrimination and retaliation
• Assisted with representation of nursing home at trial before the National Labor Relations Board involving alleged failure to bargain with the union over certain COVID-related changes
• Defended and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of food producer in collective action litigation alleging miscalculation of employees’ regular rate of pay for overtime purposes*
• Prosecuted and obtained workplace protection restraining order under the Illinois Workplace Violence Prevention Act against an individual who made threats of violence against a major theatre venue and its employees*
• Defended and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of nursing and rehabilitation facility in collective action litigation alleging unpaid meal periods and overtime pay*
• Defeated motion to dismiss in litigation on behalf of global search and consulting firm seeking to claw back bonus payments made to former executive, and subsequently negotiated favorable settlement*
• Secured dismissal of lawsuit brought by former executive seeking to invalidate restrictive covenant agreement*
• Prosecuted non-compete and trade secret claims for multinational food producer and obtained injunction prohibiting former employee from working for a competitor, and negotiated favorable settlement following expiration of the injunction*
• Defended and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of national assisted living provider in litigation brought by state department of labor alleging retaliation against former employee who reported workplace safety concerns*
• Secured summary judgment for an insurance sales and technology company in an FMLA retaliation lawsuit*
• Defended national fitness club and negotiated favorable settlement of retaliation and tort claims brought by former manager who allegedly was sexually assaulted by a co-worker*
• Defended and negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of in-home care provider in collective action litigation alleging unpaid rest periods and overtime pay*
• Secured dismissal of disability discrimination and retaliation claims brought against a national fitness club chain, following agency trial before an administrative law judge*
• Prosecuted and obtained favorable settlement for multinational food producer and supplier in non-compete and trade secrets dispute*
• Secured summary judgment for a long-term care consulting company in a multi-plaintiff age discrimination lawsuit*
• Secured summary judgment for a national housewares and furniture retailer in an age and sex discrimination lawsuit*
• Prosecuted and obtained favorable settlement for national health insurance technology provider in non-compete and trade secrets dispute*
• Secured dismissal and negotiated favorable settlements of dozens of administrative charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, and other state agencies across the country*

These matters occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.

• Quoted, "State Anti-Bias Agency, EEOC Budgets Shift as Workloads Persist," Bloomberg Law, Sept. 1, 2022
• Quoted, "Real or Fake: How Employers Can Protect Themselves from Fraud Applicants," World at Work, Aug. 5, 2022
• Quoted, "3 Takeaways From NLRB's Decision Backing GC Robb's Firing," Law360, Jan. 4, 2022
• Quoted, "5 Cases Discrimination Lawyers Should Watch in 2022," Law360, Jan.3, 2022
• Quoted, "Organizing At Amazon Hits Another Snag With Withdrawal," Law360, Nov. 19, 2021
• Author, "Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements: New Updates to Consider," The Illinois Manufacturer, Third Quarter 2021
• Quoted, "Nonunion Employers Bracing For NLRB To Come Knocking," Law360, Oct. 1, 2021
• Quoted, "Push For 'Full Remedies,' NLRB GC Tells Regional Offices," Law360, Sept. 8, 2021
• Quoted, "What To Watch For As NLRB Nominees Take Hot Seat," Law360, July 14, 2021
• Quoted, "NLRB Regulatory Agenda Signals New Chapter For Agency," Law360, June 14, 2021
• Quoted, "3 Tips For Unionized Employers Navigating Return To 'Normal,'" Law360, May 27, 2021
• Quoted, "When Should Employers Consider Lifting Mask Mandates?," Society for Human Resource Management, April 22, 2021
• Quoted, "Weak Federal Labor Law Cost Workers Over $1B, Report Says," Law360, April 23, 2021
• Quoted, "Ohr Memo On Workers' Rights Likely Means More Lawsuits," Law360, April 12, 2021
• Quoted, "Regardless Of Outcome, Amazon Vote Changed Labor Law," Law360, April 2, 2021
• Quoted, "Labor Attorneys Want More Transparency At The NLRB," Law360, March 17, 2021
• Quoted, “Are Bonuses to Front-Line Workers Included in Overtime Calculations?,” HR Daily Newsletter, March 11, 2021
• Quoted, "4 Policy Shifts Labor Attys Expect from Walsh DOL," Law360, Jan. 12, 2021 
• Quoted, "Labor Cases and Trends To Watch in 2021," Law360, Jan. 3, 2021 
• Quoted, "Tips for Handling Remote Worker Reimbursement Claims," Law360, Dec. 21, 2020