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Provided by Paul Crucet

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Paul Crucet is a management-side labor and employment attorney who represents employers across a broad range of industries, including global sugar refining, hospitality and restaurant, airport concessions, aviation, biomedical talent recruiting, and applied behavior analysis, among others.

Paul defends employers against discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, wage and hour disputes in both federal and state court, and unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). He has experience guiding employers through complex labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and NLRB proceedings.

On the advisory side, Paul counsels clients on the full spectrum of employment-related issues, including workforce structuring and classification, independent contractor and employee agreements, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline, family and medical leave, employment discrimination, and disability accommodation. His practical, business-oriented approach allows him to help clients navigate complex legal requirements.

Career

Before joining the firm, Paul practiced in-house at a gaming and entertainment establishment in Miami. As Chief In-house Counsel, Paul administered union grievances and arbitrations, defended unfair labor charges brought before the NLRB, and engaged in labor negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement.

Work Highlights

• Obtained favorable settlements for clients, resulting in the dismissal of various claims under Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

• Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of sexual harassment and gender discrimination case.

• Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of claims for unpaid overtime wages.

• Defended client against claims of discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

• Negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers in various industries.

• Represents employers before the NLRB.

• Obtained favorable settlement for client resulting in dismissal of charges of unfair labor practices by the NLRB.

• Counsels employers on various labor issues, including obligations under the National Labor Relations Act, union grievances, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.

• Drafts handbook and workplace policies, counsels employers regarding policy implementation.

• Represented client in defending against an appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Paul Crucet is experienced in labor relations matters. He regularly advises employers in collective bargaining agreement negotiations and NLRB proceedings.

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