Dedria Harper practices with the Labor and Employment Law Group.
Her experience includes:
· Investigating Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims
· Defending employers against discrimination charges, including a class action Title VII discrimination case
· Conducting investigations regarding employee misconduct
· Reviewing and updating employee handbooks to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes
· Developing reduction in force strategies for compliance with the WARN Act
Prior to joining Nexsen Pruet, Ms. Harper was an associate with K&L Gates. She also held two summer clerkships at firms in Raleigh and Charlotte as well as an internship with Justice Paul Newby of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Ms. Harper earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her law degree, magna cum laude, from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was staff editor of the NCCU Law Journal and worked with the Innocence Project.
Her publications include State Class Actions, Matthew Ball, editor (Aspen Publishing, 2010).
News
Nexsen Pruet Expands Employment & Labor Practice in NC; Dedria Harper Joins Charlotte office
Nexsen Pruet announced today that Dedria L. Harper has joined the firm as an associate in its Charlotte office, where she will concentrate her practice in labor and employment law.
Publications
Recent Guidelines for Employers of Active Duty & Veteran Service Members
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued timely and relevant guidance for employers addressing protections afforded veterans under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Keep Your Ears Peeled: Employment Law Update on the FLSA's "Anti-retaliation" Provision
In this issue we describe and discuss a recent federal appeals court decision concluding that internal complaints about pay may be protected by the FLSA's anti-retaliation provision.
Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?
As Valentine's Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider.
Recent Ruling that Class Action Waivers are Illegal Shows NLRB Remains Active
On January 3, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a class action waiver in a mandatory employment arbitration agreement is illegal.
I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Traps of New Federal Security Features
A redesigned federal document is leading to confusion as businesses try to comply with the I-9 requirement.
Employment Law Update - January 2012
As employers plan for 2012, the inherent risk posed by departing employees presents an opportunity to reevaluate measures used to protect confidential information and trade secrets from the high cost of misappropriation.
NLRB Delays Requirement for Employers to Post Pro-Union Notice
On August 25, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued regulations requiring virtually all employers to post a large notice to employees informing them of rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), particularly their right to unionize. Employers must post the notice beginning April 30th, 2012.
Employment Law Update - December 2011
The EEOC is processing a record number of charges and collecting record settlement amounts. It is pursuing an aggressive systemic enforcement program and focusing on hiring issues. In this edition we discuss what the EEOC is doing and some of the implications for employers.
2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam Answer Key
Last week's final exam generated tremendous response from Nexsen Pruet clients and friends. Congratulations to our winners.
2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam
It's time to test your knowledge of the current state of employment and labor law.
Pro-Union NLRB Presents Challenges to Employers: Employment Law Update - October 2011
Recent pro-union decisions and proposed rules by the NLRB pose challenges for employers.
Wrongful Discharge Claims Limit Employment At-Will Doctrine in North and South Carolina: Employment Law Update - September 2011 Supplemental
Employment in North and South Carolina is at-will, which generally means an employer can terminate an employee at any time without notice. However, both states have long-recognized exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine, including provisions that an employee cannot be discharged for reasons that contravene the "public policy" of the state.
Employment Law Update - August 2011 Supplemental
This edition is about a United States Supreme Court decision that illustrates the importance of using clear wording when drafting employee invention assignment agreements.
Employment Law Update - August 2011
South Carolina and North Carolina have passed state immigration laws mandating employment verification and imposing penalties for failure to comply.
Employment Law Update - July 2011
Employers are increasingly disciplining workers over misuse of social media. At issue in so-called "Facebook Firing" cases is whether terminating employees for making disparaging online posts, and having policies prohibiting such posts, violates federal labor law.
Employment Law Update - June 2011
This edition analyzes the EEOC's new final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
Events
Sexual Harassment - Survival Tips and Myths: Employment Law Quarterly Breakfast Briefing
Civic & Professional Memberships
· Council for Children's Rights - Volunteer Attorney
· Mecklenburg County Law Day Committee Member, 2010-2011
· Mecklenburg County Bar Association
· Junior League of Charlotte
· Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
· John S. Leary Bar Association