Laura J. Thalacker
USA Guide 2023
Band 2 : Labor & Employment
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Laura Thalacker has practiced management-side employment law in Nevada since 1994. She exclusively represents local, national and international employers in employment law compliance matters and litigation. Prior to co-founding Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., Laura worked for over 17 years at Nevada’s then-largest law firm, where she was a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department.
Certified as a Global Professional in Human Resources and Senior Professional in Human Resources, Laura is pro-active, preventative and strategic when helping clients comply with complex federal and state employment laws. Laura takes prides in her accessible and down-to-earth approach and her ability to frame complex legal issues in practical and understandable terms.
Laura exclusively defends employers (management) in litigation in Nevada state and federal courts and before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, Nevada Equal Rights Commission, and U.S. DOL. She also advises employers on an array of workplace issues such as discipline and termination, reductions in force, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour compliance, drug testing and non-competes. Laura further conducts workplace investigations, provides employment law training to employees and management, and drafts handbooks, policies and contracts.
Professional Memberships
Association of Workplace Investigators
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
State Bar of Nevada
American Bar Association