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Patricia Anderson Pryor

Principal and Office Litigation Manager
Cincinnati

P 513-322-5035
F 513-898-0051
Patricia.Pryor@jacksonlewis.com

Biography

Patricia Anderson Pryor is a Principal and Litigation Manager of the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She is an experienced litigator in both state and federal courts, representing and defending employers in nearly every form of employment litigation, including class actions.

Ms. Pryor represents and advises employers in federal and state administrative proceedings, in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and in managing all aspects of the employment relationship. She has represented employers before the EEOC, the DOL, the DOJ, the OFCCP, and the NLRB, in addition to various state agencies.

Ms. Pryor also works with employers to avoid litigation by developing effective policies and practices, including harassment policies, social media policies, FMLA practices, attendance programs, affirmative action programs and wellness plans. She conducts proactive wage and hour audits, harassment investigations and compensation/pay equity reviews.

She is a frequent speaker at legal seminars and to employers and professional groups and provides training to managers and human resource professionals on a wide variety of employment and legal issues, including wage and hour issues, harassment, disability, the Family and Medical Leave Act, pay equity and affirmative action obligations. She has been featured on the radio program “Employment Straight Talk” and has published a number of employment law articles.

While attending law school, Ms. Pryor was a member of the editorial board of the University of Cincinnati Law Review.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers Award Badge

Professional Associations and Activities

  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • Clermont County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
  • Clermont County Leadership Program, Class of 2003
  • Employment Law Strategist, Editorial Board
  • Ohio Industry Liaison Group

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Clermont County, Past Vice President and Board Member
  • Clermont County Public Library, Board of Trustees
Published Works

Published Works

  • The Family and Medical Leave Act, 2nd ed. (Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 2017) [Contributing Author]
  • "How to Survive the Whistleblower Epidemic," Employment Law Strategist (December 2012) [Author]
  • "Mandatory Flu Shots?" Employment Law Strategist (July 2012) [Author]
  • "Managing Employee Leave under the ADAAA and FMLA," Employment Law Strategist (March 2012) [Author]
  • "Resolving FLSA Claims Without Overpaying the Plaintiff’s Attorney," Employment Law Strategist (June 2011) [Author]
  • "Tracking Hours in a Virtual World," Employment Law Strategist (December 2010) [Author]
  • "Conducting an Effective and Preventative Compensation Review," Accounting & Financial Planning for Law Firms (August 2010) [Author]
  • "Conducting an Effective and Preventative Compensation Review," Employment Law Strategist (July 2010) [Author]
  • "Putting Out the Fire Created by Ricci," Employment Law Strategist (September 2009) [Author]
  • "The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act and Former Employees," Employment Law Strategist (July 2009) [Author]
  • "Training Required to Ensure Equal Access for Disabled Individuals," Shopping Center Legal Update (Fall-Winter 2008) [Author]
  • "No Genes in the Workplace: Issues Raised by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act," Employment Law Strategist (November 2008) [Author]
  • "Perceived Mental Impairment in the Workplace," Employment Law Strategist (October 2008) [Author]
  • "The Disabling Effects of the ADAAA," Law360 (October 23, 2008) [Author]
  • "Paying Now to Avoid Paying Later: Conducting a Compensation Analysis that Complies with OFCCP’s Requirements," Employment Law Strategist (June 2008) [Author]
  • "Wellness Programs: Complying with the ADA and HIPAA," Employment Law Strategist (August 2007) [Author]
  • Employment Discrimination Law. ABA. 2002 Cumulative Supplement [Chapter Contributor]

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November 6, 2017
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Patricia Anderson Pryor Discusses Mandatory Flu Shot Policies for Healthcare Workers

November 6, 2017

 Patricia Anderson Pryor discusses healthcare worker's mandates and exemptions for the flu shot in "How Can Health Care Workers Who Refuse to Get Flu Shots Be Accommodated?" published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article Read More

August 15, 2017
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Best Lawyers in America© Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys in Its 2018 Edition

August 15, 2017

WHITE PLAINS, NY (August 15, 2017) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce 193 attorneys, were recognized in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, a publication that has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Lawyers lists are... Read More

February 6, 2017
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Patricia Anderson Pryor's Analysis of Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch Spotlighted

February 6, 2017

 Patricia Anderson Pryor's analysis of Judge Neil Gorsuch and reasonable accommodation obligations is spotlighted in "Evening round-up: President nominates Gorsuch to Supreme Court," published by SCOTUSblog.  Subscription may be required to view article Read More

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September 25, 2017

ADA Does Not Provide Medical Leave Entitlement to Worker Seeking Post-FMLA Leave, Seventh Circuit Holds

September 25, 2017

In a significant ruling for employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has held that a request for a two-to-three-month leave of absence is not a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, No. 15-3754 (7th Cir. Sept. 20, 2017). Companies that have faced... Read More

January 31, 2017

President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court

January 31, 2017

Ending months of speculation, President Donald Trump has nominated the Honorable Neil McGill Gorsuch to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Gorsuch would bring more than 10 years of judicial experience to the position. Still, the Supreme Court is sui generis, different than any... Read More

September 29, 2016

Labor Department Issues Final Rule Implementing Executive Order on Government Contractor Paid Sick Leave

September 29, 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor has released final regulations implementing President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13706, requiring up to seven days of paid sick leave for workers on federal contracts. Key requirements of the Final Rule are discussed below. Effective Date, Contracts Covered The paid sick leave requirements... Read More

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Do Employers Have to Accommodate Pregnant Employees?
August 1, 2017

Massachusetts says yes! An amendment to the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act requires employers to accommodate pregnant workers. Read More

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Supreme Court Nominee Has Put “Reasonable” into Reasonable Accommodation Obligations
January 31, 2017

In case your news and twitter accounts are down, and you otherwise have not heard the news…   President Trump has nominated Judge Gorsuch from the U.S. Read More

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Final Regulations Published for Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave
September 29, 2016

On the eve of the end of its fiscal year, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced final rules implementing Executive Order 13706 requiring that covered federal contractors provide paid sick leave for covered employees. Read More

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