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Edward F. O'Donnell, Jr., Managing Director

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Email: eodonnell@siegeloconnor.com

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Attorney "Bud" O’Donnell concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law representing management-only before state and federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board, and administrative agencies. He has tried cases in the U.S. District Court and argues before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bud specializes in matters before the National Labor Relations Board including representation elections and unfair labor practice hearings. He also advises clients on plant closings and relocation issues, and has represented clients in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration and strike consultation in numerous industries.

Practice Areas:

Labor Relations Law and Prevention Practices, Class Action Litigation, Employment Law/Litigation, Wage and Hour Law, Government Regulation Compliance, Education Law

Admitted to Practice

Connecticut, 1977

South Carolina, 1978

U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1980

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1980

Education

St. Anselm's College, B.A., 1972

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1977


 

Professional Activities

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Connecticut Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

South Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Connecticut Chapter, Labor and Employment Counsel

Connecticut Restaurant Association, Board of Directors, Labor and Employment Counsel

Connecticut Lodging Association, Board of Directors, Labor and Employment Counsel

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors

Significant Case Results

J.L.M., Inc. v. NLRB,31 F.3d 79 (2nd Cir.). The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision by the National Labor Relations Board, 312 NLRB 304, which granted a Gissel bargaining order. The court's decision clarified the requirements for a Gissel bargaining order in the Second Circuit.

Hoffman v. Polycast Tech., Division of Uniroyal Tech. Corp., 79 F.3d 331 (2nd Cir.). The Court of Appeals remanded a finding by District Court Judge Chatigny granting a 10(j) injunction under the National Labor Relations Act. The court decided that the record in the District Court did not support the decision by Judge Chatigny to grant the injunction.

Madison Square Garden, CT, LLC, 350 NLRB 117. The Board majority determined that solicitation of authorization cards by supervisors was "inherently coercive" and warranted a new election.

SNET v. Intl. Ass'n. of Bridge Structural Ornamental Iron Workers Local 424 and Greater New Haven Central Labor Council -- CT Superior Court - TRO - Mass Picketing

Author and Lecturer

"Options Narrowed for Age Discrimination Claims," Edward 'Bud' F. O'Donnell, Jr. and Matthew K. Curtin, Connecticut Law Tribune, April 8, 2009, Special Section: Employment & Immigration Law, pp. S3, S7.

"Reactionary Legislation May Handicap Employers: ADA Revisions Expand Protections and Will Likely Increase Compliance Costs," Edward 'Bud' F. O'Donnell, Jr. and Matthew K. Curtin, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 26, 2009, Special Section: Employment & Immigration Law, p.6.

"Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law," Northeast Human Resources Association, April 18, 2007.

"How to Remain Union-Free in the Employee Free Choice Era," December 9, 2008 and December 10, 2008.

"Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in Your Workplace, An Employer's Guide," Eastern Connecticut State University, April 8, 2010.

"Sexual Harassment and Diversity Training," Eastern Connecticut State University, April 13, 2010.

"Employment Law Every HR Professional Should Know," New England Human Resources Association, April 14, 2010.

"Avoiding Wage and Hour Violations," Connecticut Convention Center, April 8, 2010.