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Heather Wilson is a partner and chairs the Labor and Employment practice
group. She concentrates her practice in employment litigation and general business
counseling. Heather represents employers in both federal and state court
involving claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
(ADEA), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covenants not to compete and
wage claims.
Heather represents employers in proceedings before the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. She also
counsels employers on litigation avoidance. Heather serves as a member of the
firm’s Management Committee and Diversity Committee.
Client Industries:
Automotive, banking, healthcare, insurance, professional services and retail
Representative Cases/Transactions:
- Brunker v. Schwan's Home Service, Inc.--summary judgment granted on
claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Jacques Jeanlouis v. Product Action International, LLC--summary judgment
granted on national origin discrimination.
- Michael Childers v. Product Action International, Inc.--summary judgment
granted on wrongful discharge claim. Affirmed by the Sixth Circuit Court of
Appeals.
- Deborah Mayer v. Monroe County Community School Corp, et al.-- summary
judgment granted on First Amendment claim and retaliation. Affirmed by
the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
- John Gause v. Tobias Insurance Group, Inc.--action for declaratory judgment, preliminary injunction and tortious interference involving a nonsolictation
clause.
- Brown v. Danville Community School Corp.--summary judgment granted
on sexual harassment, discrimination claims.
Professional Associations:
- Defense Trial Council
- Indiana Employment Section, former Chair
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Employment Law Council, Secretary
- Defense Research Institute
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Legal Education Forum Presentations:
- “Employment Law Update: Notable Recent State and Federal Employment
Law Cases,” 44th Annual Human Resources Conference and Expo, 2008
- “FMLA/ADA/Worker’s Compensation: Managing Leaves of Absence and
What We Have Learned in the Last Year,” 43rd Annual Human Resources
Conference and Expo, 2007
- “Employment Law Update: Notable Recent State and Federal Employment
Law Cases," DTCI, 2007
- “Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination: Issues and Answers for
Today and Tomorrow,“ ICLEF, 2006
- “Review of 2005-06 Employment-Related Decisions from U.S. Supreme
Court,” IBA/Labor Law Section, 2006
- “Averting the Legal Challenges that Arise From “Constructive Discharge”
and “Wrongful Termination,” ICLEF, 2006
- “Understanding and Complying With the Ever-Changing Employment and
Labor Laws,” Lorman, 2006
- “Managing Leaves of Absences,” 42nd Annual Human Resources
Conference and Expo, 2006
Press Releases:
Newsletter(s):
- Construction & Real Estate 2008, Issue I (6/4/2008)
- Labor & Employment 2008, Issue I (5/5/2008)
- Construction & Real Estate 2007, Issue II (11/15/2007)
- Construction & Real Estate 2007, Issue I (5/1/2007)
- Labor & Employment 2002, Issue II
- Labor & Employment 2001, Issue IV
- Labor & Employment 2001, Issue III
- Labor & Employment 2002, Issue I
- Labor & Employment 2004, Issue I
- Labor & Employment 2004, Issue II
- Construction & Real Estate 2005, Issue I
- Labor & Employment 2005, Issue I
- Labor & Employment 2005, Issue II
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Assistant:
Jennifer Appleget
317-237-3944
jappleget@locke.com
Public Speaking:
- Testimony before the Indiana Senate
Committee on Pensions and Labor and the
Indiana House Committee on Labor and
Employment, in support of Senate Bill No.
276 regarding wage payments.
Training programs for clients
& human resources professionals:
- Demystifying Covenants Not to Compete
- Recruiting/Hiring for the Discriminating
Employer
- Maintaining a Harassment Free Workplace
- Investigating Employee Conduct
- Harassment and Discrimination in the
Classroom
- Practical Tips to Reduce Risks in
Interviewing, Firing and Handling
Workplace Issues
- The Essentials of Recruiting and Hiring
- Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
- Investigating and Documenting the Worker’s Compensation Injury
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- Investigating Employee Misconduct and Disciplining and Discharging an Employee
- Common and Costly Mistakes Employers Make in Paying Their Workforce
- Retaliation: A New Frontier
- Diversity: Understanding and Appreciating our Differences
- Practical Tips for Conducting Performance Reviews and Coaching
Articles & Publications:
- “New I-9 Form Now Required,” Locke
Reynolds Employment Law Update, 2008
- “Indiana’s New Military Leave Act,” Locke Reynolds Construction & Real Estate Law Update, 2007
- “Answers to Your ADA Questions,” Locke Reynolds Construction & Real Estate Law Update, 2007
- “Supreme Court Reaffirms the Narrowness of the Frampton Exception,” Indiana Lawyer, March 2007
- “Section 1981 -- An Attractive Option for Employees Claiming Race Discrimination,” Locke Reynolds Employment Law Update, 2005
- “Employers Beware--Sick Leave May Constitute Wages Under the Indiana Wage Statute,” Locke Reynolds Employment Law Update, 2002
- “A Company Party May Cost More than You Realize,” Locke Reynolds Employment Law Update, 2002
Education:
- Indiana University, B.A., 1990
- Indiana University School of Law, J.D.,
1997
Community Involvement:
- Center Grove Presbyterian Church,
Board Member
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