Labor & Employment Attorney (Attorney 4)- 20079468

This position is a re-post. Previous applicants will need to reapply in order to be considered.A Little About UsWith roughly 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.Our CultureBWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.Our VisionTo transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.Our MissionTo deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.Our Core ValuesOne Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.What Our Employees Have To SayBWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:I have worked for BWC for 27 years and it has been a positive experience. I have worked with a wonderful group of people from management down to my co-workers.So much opportunity for growth here, the leadership from top to bottom is stellar, the employees have pride in our agency - a great place to work!Coming up on 30 years and still love what I do and where I work!I find BWC to be a dynamic agency that not only provides a much-needed public service, but also has a culture of learning and development where employees are encouraged to be a part of the agency as a whole.If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITYWhat You'll Be DoingServing at the pleasure of the BWC Administrator, under administrative direction of BWC's Litigation Manager, this position will provide legal advice & assistance on labor & employment matters (e.g. advisory services to agency Equal Employment Opportunity [EEO] program [e.g. charges of discrimination, position statements, OCRC, EEOC hearings], Collective Bargaining issues). This position will also supervise staff under the Public Records & RIM units.Providing consultation regarding exempt discipline of BWC staff and legal support to ensure compliance with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issues, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) & Title VII.Collaborating with Human Resources, Labor Relations, & other divisions to support compliance initiatives.Developing & conducting training on employment issues.Acting as Legal liaison to HR.Attending regularly scheduled HR/Labor/EEO meetings.Drafting memoranda in response to questions presented.Serves as a liaison to the Attorney General's Office on Employment matters.The ideal candidate for this position would have experience with cases involving employment matters subject to a broad range of laws such as the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and experience with an EEO Program (e.g., charges of discrimination, position statements, OCRC & EEOC matters), collective bargaining issues, and consultation regarding exempt discipline of agency staff.This position is unclassified pursuant to ORC 124.11(A)(9).This position is overtime exempt.What’s In It For YouAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage:

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance:

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance:

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth/Adoption leave.Employee Development Funds:

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.Ohio Public Employees Retirement System:

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.Deferred Compensation:

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.EEO & ADA StatementThe State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: eeodept@bwc.ohio.gov.To Qualify, You Must Clearly DemonstrateRequired Experience and/or Education:Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code

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12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney

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6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.Preferred Experience:

in FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, an EEO Program (e.g., charges of discrimination, position statements, OCRC & EEOC matters), collective bargaining issues, and consultation regarding exempt discipline of agency staff.Job Skills:

Attorney/LegalTechnical Skills:

Ethics and Values, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Attention to DetailPrimary Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusWork Locations:

William Green BuildingOrganization:

Workers' CompensationClassified Indicator:

UnclassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:

ExemptSchedule:

Full-timeCompensation:

$35.74- $51.03Unposting Date:

Dec 19, 2023, 4:59:00 AMPrimary Job Skill:

Attorney/LegalTechnical Skills:

Attorney/LegalProfessional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Ethics and Values, ConfidentialityAgency Contact Name:

BWC Human ResourcesAgency Contact Information:

a84551@bwc.state.oh.us

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