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Provided by Robert B White
Employment Law
Litigation
Bob advises and represents employers on a broad range of employment matters. He counsels employers regarding federal and state employment laws and cultivates strategies to maintain compliance by developing employment policies and practices, implementing employer training, and developing employment agreements including executive compensation, non-compete, non-solicit, and nondisclosure agreements.
Bob assists employers in managing risk by proactively providing guidance on specific employment issues including discrimination and harassment (based on sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, and age), wage and hour practices, employee leave, employee drug and alcohol use and testing, employment separation and termination, reductions-in-force, and unfair or restricted competition.
Bob also represents employers in employment disputes (i.e. litigation) before the Idaho Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal courts. He has defended employers on issues involving wage and hour claims, overtime pay, employee benefits, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, breach of employment contracts, and employee leave. Bob also prosecutes and defends actions involving non-competition, non-solicitation, and nondisclosure agreements and trade secrets.
In his practice, Bob partners with business owners, executives, and human resource personnel to manage the impact of employment law compliance and employment disputes on business operations and objectives.
In addition to client representation, Bob is also an adjunct professor of employment law and a frequent speaker on employment law topics at sponsored events.
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America (Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment)
Lawyer of the Year 2014 (Litigation – Labor and Employment (Boise))
Lawyer of the Year 2020 (Litigation – Labor and Employment (Boise))
Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers in Business (Labor and Employment Law)
Mountain States Super Lawyers (Labor and Employment Law)
Admissions
Idaho State Court
United States District Court for the District of Idaho
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships & Affiliations
Idaho State Bar Association (Litigation and Employment Law Sections)
American Inns of Court No. 130: Past President; Member
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Provided by Chambers
Robert White is held in high regard for his broad-based litigation practice, which includes cases of discrimination and harassment. He is also noted for his expert counsel on training and contract matters.