Blake Martin's practice is focused on advising management on RLA, NLRA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII and state law compliance. In counseling clients through wage and hour issues, Blake provides audits analyzing each employee's proper classification and the client's pay practices, and recommending steps to ensure compliance, minimize liability exposure, and mitigate any impact on employee morale. Blake also defends employers involved in FLSA collective actions and employment discrimination lawsuits.
As a member of the Airline Group, Blake helps airline clients resolve disputes with union representatives, and defends against discharge and contract grievances and employment related charges. Blake also works closely with airline clients to resolve matters related to representation disputes before the National Mediation Board (NMB).
Blake conducts union election campaigns, including management training, NMB representation, and multi-channel communications to eligible voters. Blake conducts campaigns for all crafts or classes.
Recent Experience
ˇ Blake successfully represented a large airline client before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, establishing an important precedent regarding an employee's high burden of proof in associational discrimination cases brought under the ADA;
ˇ Blake represented an airline client before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on a complex matter related to a preliminary injunction;
ˇ Blake successfully represented an airline client defend against a complex lawsuit involving a living wage ordinance brought against it by a municipality;
ˇ Blake successfully represented an air carrier before the National Mediation Board, securing a Dismissal barring the union from attempting to represent the same employees for one year.
Industries
Airlines
Insurance and Financial