Associate
Austin advises businesses, public entities, and nonprofit organizations in labor and employment matters. He draws on over a decade of legal experience to assist clients with day-to-day workplace issues, labor relations, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Employment counseling and litigation
Austin provides day-to-day counsel on federal and state employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and related state laws. His work includes employment compliance, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour issues, and other workplace matters.
He represents employers in federal and state court litigation and before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other administrative agencies. His litigation experience includes discrimination, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour, and class-action matters.
Labor relations and collective bargaining
Austin represents management in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. He also advises clients on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues.
Investigations and enforcement proceedings
Austin assists clients in responding to investigations and enforcement proceedings involving the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and other state and local agencies.
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McNees Summer Associate Wyatt Beddow contributed to this blog post. On May 28th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued several new Opinion Letters, addressing questions about regular rate calculations, overtime exemptions, and determining hours worked. If the details of wage and hour law aren’t your idea of light summer reading, we’ve […]
McNees attorneys will present at the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) 2026 Annual Educational Conference, held April 19-22, 2026, at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. PSATS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member service organization that provides a unified voice for Pennsylvania townships. The annual conference brings together township officials, local government professionals, and industry […]
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” revealing its intention to revoke the Biden-era definition of “independent contractor” and reinstate a 2021 rule, with a few modifications. The Proposed Rule would modify the current standard used for identifying which workers are covered as “employees” […]
With 2025 winding down and the holiday season upon us, many organizations are planning to celebrate another year in the books, boost employee morale, and foster workplace camaraderie. While holiday parties may feel like a break from work, it’s important to remember that company policies, including those against harassment and discrimination, still apply during these […]
Counsels public and private employers on labor and employment matters. Advises healthcare entities on compliance, risk management, privacy, and HIPAA.
Defends discrimination claims, advises on labor relations, counsels on union matters, and assists with immigration issues, including DHS and ICE investigations.
Leads McNees as firm chair. Represents employers in union negotiations and labor arbitration. Advises on all workforce issues, focusing on manufacturing and education.
Represents employers in employment-related litigation before federal and state governmental agencies and state and federal courts. Advises on employment practices, employee relations and employment law compliance.
