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Kelley regularly defends clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, as well as in employment-related litigation in federal and state court.
Kelley also provides day-to-day counseling to employers on a wide range of labor and employment law topics, including issues relating to compliance with federal and state employment discrimination laws, wage and hour obligations, family and medical leave, employee relations, non-compete and separation agreements, employee performance management, unemployment compensation, employee benefits, litigation avoidance, and more. In addition, Kelley frequently conducts training for clients, contributes to McNees’ Pennsylvania Labor & Employment blog, and participates in multiple speaking engagements each year.
Kelley currently serves on the firm’s Hiring Committee.
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The rules governing today’s workplace are evolving quickly, shaped by changing laws and the growing use of technology and data in employment decisions. This full-day seminar will help employers stay current and make informed, practical choices. Our attorneys will cover key labor and employment updates for 2026 and explain how they affect hiring, pay, workplace […]
McNees’ half-day labor and employment seminar on November 5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, brought together the region’s employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel for discussion on today’s evolving workplace laws. Andrew Levy, Kelley Kaufman, and Austin Wolfe discussed policy changes and pushbacks from the new administration regarding DEI and immigration enforcement in “Labor & employment […]
McNees Wallace & Nurick invites you to join us for a half-day seminar where regional leaders can connect and gain valuable insights on key legal topics. Owners, executives, in-house counsel, and human resources professionals across all industries will have the opportunity to network with peers and leave with actionable knowledge for navigating today’s labor and […]
May 9, 2025 – In-Person Only We will offer topics including: Labor and Employment Law Updates Under Trump 2.0 Executive Orders, Agency Actions, and Expectations for Federal Developments in 2025 Employee Benefits Update Employment Litigation Update and Trends Managing Disability and Religious Accommodations Key Issues for Multistate Employers & Remote Work Wage and Hour […]
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.
Advises employers on discrimination and employment law compliance, labor relations, wage and hour and prevailing wage laws, and construction workforce issues.
