Chuck Rice focuses his practice on a full range of labor and employment law. Mr. Rice frequently advises employers on matters relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, workplace substance abuse programs, wage and hour issues, and work force reductions. He also works closely with clients in the development of effective personnel policies and practices and has assisted numerous employers in campaigns against union organizing efforts. Mr. Rice has advised numerous companies on employment-related matters under California law, including drug and alcohol testing, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, and plant closings. In law school he served on the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review, which published his case comment. Mr. Rice is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Professional & Community Activities Actor's Express, Board of Directors Industries Hospitality & Gaming; Food, Beverage & Agriculture; Technology & Software Experience Wage and hour issues under federal and state law for North Georgia optical retailer, Conducted due-diligence review of labor and employment issues for a North Georgia optical retailer in connection with the acquisition of a company operating optical retail stores throughout the country, with emphasis on wage and hour issues under federal and state law. International reduction in force by a multinational beverage company, Represented a multinational beverage company in developing strategy and coordinating the work of foreign counsel for a global reduction in force affecting employees in more than 60 countries. Union organizing campaigns at Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Provided the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation with advice, assistance and representation before the National Labor Relations Board in connection with multiple, simultaneous union organizing campaigns at Foxwoods Resort Casino on a tribal reservation. The firm provided the client with an on-site team of lawyers to provide advice on communications with employees and the general public, bargaining unit composition, and federal jurisdiction over tribal labor relations. Before the National Labor Relations Board, the firm's attorneys addressed novel issues relating to National Labor Relations Act coverage of a tribal government with a detailed tribal labor law. Employment-related document-retention program for a manufacturer, Oversaw the development of a detailed employment-related document-retention program for an industry leader in the development of fastening and architectural products with operations in 26 states. Severance arrangements for a provider of technology solutions to the financial world, Provided advice, separation agreements and related documents to a provider of technology solutions to the financial world in connection with a nationwide reduction in force affecting hundreds of employees. Employment-related matters under California law for numerous companies, Advised numerous companies on employment-related matters under California law, including drug and alcohol testing, wage and hour issues, leaves of absence and plant closings. *Experience gained by attorney prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend Publications 10 February 2012, Georgia Once Again Allows Nonlawyers to File Responses to Garnishments, Legal Alerts 28 December 2011, NLRB Again Postpones Effective Date for NLRA Poster Requirement, Legal Alerts 22 December 2011, NLRB Issues Final Rule Changing Some of Its Union Election Procedures, Legal Alerts 02 December 2011, NLRB Authorizes Final Rule Changing Some Union Election Procedures, Legal Alerts 02 December 2011, Social Medial Policies Reduce Liability Risks
Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle, Articles 30 October 2011, Social Media Rules Pose Risks
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Articles 07 October 2011, NLRB Postpones Effective Date for NLRA Poster Requirement, Legal Alerts 28 September 2011, Georgia Supreme Court Bars Nonlawyers from Responding to Garnishments, Legal Alerts 23 August 2011, DOL's Administrative Review Board Continues to Expand Whistleblower Protections Under Sarbanes-Oxley, Legal Alerts 06 July 2011, California Supreme Court Holds California's Overtime Law Applies to Nonresidents Working Temporarily in California, Legal Alerts 16 May 2011, New Georgia Law Will Require Employers to Use E-Verify, Legal Alerts 23 March 2011, Supreme Court Holds That FLSA's Retaliation Provision Protects Employees Who Orally Complain of Wage-and-Hour Violations, Legal Alerts 20 May 2010, Department of Labor Issues Final Rules on NLRA Posting Requirements, Legal Alerts 14 April 2010, Final Rules Issued on Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, Legal Alerts 17 March 2010, OSHA Amends Notice Requirements for Employees Exposed to Hexavalent Chromium, Legal Alerts 06 January 2010, Employee's Online Endorsements Can Result in Employer Liability, Legal Alerts 24 November 2009, Department of Defense Issues Final Whistleblower-Protection Rule Covering Contractor Employees, Legal Alerts 11 November 2009, Complying with the New Expanded FMLA
Source: Law 360, Articles 01 July 2009, Supreme Court Holds That Employer's Efforts to Avoid Discrimination Claims Resulted in Unlawful Discrimination, Legal Alerts 19 June 2009, Supreme Court Raises Claimants' Standard of Proof in Age Discrimination Cases, Legal Alerts 03 June 2009, Federal Government Again Delays Implementation of E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractors, Legal Alerts 11 May 2009, Department of Labor Opinion Letter Clarifies FMLA Notice Requirements, Legal Alerts 05 May 2009, The Impact of H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) on the Workplace, Legal Alerts 20 April 2009, Implementation of E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractors Delayed until June 30, Legal Alerts 03 April 2009, Supreme Court Okays Collective Bargaining Agreements Requiring Mandatory Arbitration of Age Discrimination Claims, Legal Alerts 12 March 2009, Eighth Circuit Restores Multi-Employer Worksite Policy in the Construction Industry, Legal Alerts 20 February 2009, President Obama Signs Executive Order Encouraging Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, Legal Alerts 02 February 2009, President Obama Signs Executive Orders Imposing New Labor-Related Obligations and Limitations on Federal Contractors, Legal Alerts 29 January 2009, President Obama Signs New Law Creating Additional Rights to Recovery for Employees Claiming Discriminatory Pay, Legal Alerts 28 January 2009, Supreme Court Protects from Retaliation Comments Made During an Employer's Internal Discrimination Investigation, Legal Alerts 17 November 2008, Department of Labor Issues Revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations, Legal Alerts 29 October 2008, Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Supplemental "No-Match" Rule, Legal Alerts 01 October 2008, Employees' Right to Keep and Bear Arms... at Work?
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 24 September 2008, Congress Changes the Face of Disability Discrimination Law with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Legal Alerts 25 July 2008, Second Circuit Narrowly Construes Nonemployees' Right of Access to Employer's Property, Legal Alerts 21 July 2008, Seventh Circuit Holds That The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Covers In Vitro Fertilization Treatments, Legal Alerts 26 June 2008, Supreme Court Issues Decisions on Use of State Funds in Union-Organizing Campaigns and Age Discrimination Claims Relating to Disability Retirement Plans, Legal Alerts 12 June 2008, Executive Order Requires Federal Contractors to Verify Employment Eligibility Electronically, Legal Alerts 02 June 2008, Supreme Court Finds Anti-Retaliation Claims Cognizable Under Section 1981, Legal Alerts 28 May 2008, New Georgia Law Allows Employees to Store Guns in Cars at Work, Legal Alerts 21 May 2008, New Federal Law Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Genetic Information, Legal Alerts 19 February 2008, Department of Labor Issues Proposed Amendments to Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations, Legal Alerts 27 December 2007, NRLB Issues Long-Awaited Ruling on E-mail Policies, Legal Alerts 19 December 2007, Congress Enacts Amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal Alerts 30 November 2007, Employers Are Financially Responsible for Employee Personal Protective Equipment Under New OSHA Rule, Legal Alerts 15 October 2007, NRLB Hands Down Significant New Decisions, Legal Alerts 20 August 2007, The OFCCP Issues New Regulations on Affirmative Action for Veterans, Legal Alerts 13 August 2007, Department of Homeland Security Issues "Safe Harbor" Regulations Regarding "No-Match Letters", Legal Alerts 01 August 2007, New Georgia Law Imposes Broad Employee Verification Requirements on Public Employers and Their Contractors, Legal Alerts 29 May 2007, Guidelines on Discriminatory Treatment of Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities, Legal Alerts 31 January 2007, North Carolina's Amended Minimum Wage Law, Legal Alerts 26 July 2006, NLRB Rules Mandatory Arbitration Clause Unlawfully Discourages Employees from Filing NLRB Charges, Legal Alerts 23 June 2006, Supreme Court Defines Standard for Title VII Retaliation Claims, Legal Alerts 15 November 2005, Limits on Limited Medical-Leave Policies
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 10 November 2005, Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Compensable Working Time, Legal Alerts 14 September 2005, Internal Greivance Procedures Pose a Risk of Defamation Liability, Legal Alerts 01 October 2004, When Off-Duty Conduct Becomes Off Limits: State Laws Expand to Protect Employees Outside the Workplace
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 08 November 2003, Cardiac Defibrillators in the Workplace Can Save Lives but Pose Risks of Employer Liability
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 October 2000, Point-and-Click Personnel Policies: State Laws May Affect Electronic Employee Handbooks
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 April 2000, A Guide Through the Garnishment Jungle
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 March 1998, State As Well As Federal Red Tape Ties Up Employment-Related Consumer Reports
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 October 1997, Give Me a Break! State Laws on Meal Periods, Rest Breaks, and Maximum Working Hours
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 31 July 1997, A Primer for Foreign Investors in Mexico -- Hiring, Firing, and Mandated Benefits
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 30 June 1997, Employment Law Basics in Colombia: Hiring, Firing, Rights and Duties
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 30 April 1997, Employment Law Basics in Chile -- Hiring, Firing, Profit Sharing and Related Issues
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 01 April 1997, Time Out: Leave Policies and Workers' Compensation Retaliation Claims
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 31 March 1997, Argentina: Hiring, Firing, Mandated Benefits and Other Employment Law Basics
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 28 February 1997, Employment Law Basics in Latin America: Venezuela and Brazil -- Terminations; Social Security; Anti-Discrimination
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 31 January 1997, Employment Law Basics in Latin America: Venezuela and Brazil: Part I The Basics: Hiring, Compensation and Benefits
Source: Latin American Law and Business Report, Articles 01 April 1996, The Jury is Out: Dealing with Employee Absences for Jury Duty
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 October 1995, The State of State Employment Arbitration Law
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 April 1995, What's Love Got To Do With It? Employer Rules Regarding Off-Duty Relationships
Source: Employment Relations Today, Articles 01 January 1992, The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Handbook for the Business Community
Source: Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, Books 01 December 1991, Employee Drug Testing: A Constitutional Perspective
Source: Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, Articles |