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Kathleen D. Bruder Kathleen D. Bruder is a member of the Firm's employment and labor practice. Ms. Bruder represents management clients in both public and private sectors, ranging from counseling to litigation. Her experience has included representing management before the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, arbitrating labor-management disputes under collective bargaining agreements, engaging in labor negotiations and advising civil service commissions on numerous topics. Ms. Bruder also provides advice concerning employment contracts, severance agreements, wage and hour requirements and how to avoid problems such as harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Ms. Bruder regularly assists human resources personnel by advising them on their day to day issues, including the hiring and discharge of employees and compliance with various local, state and federal statutes such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Prior to joining Rhoads & Sinon, Ms. Bruder was associate counsel with Highmark, Inc. While at Highmark, Ms. Bruder was responsible for in-house labor and employment law-related matters for the 100,000-employee health insurer. Before joining Highmark, Ms. Bruder worked for the City of Harrisburg as the in-house labor attorney and Human Resources Director after serving as Deputy City Solicitor. EDUCATION
University of Scranton (B.S., 1990) ONLINE PUBLICATIONS Is Your Company's Severance Agreement and Release Properly Drafted? HIPAA And The Possible Effect On Your Company Sexual Harassment Lawsuits and Claims for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
BAR ADMITTANCE MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS Member, University of Scranton Alumni Board of Governors Recipient, The City of Harrisburg's Mayor's Award for Distinguished Public Service Counsel, The Junior League of Harrisburg, Inc.
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