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Keith P.Spiller

Partnermoc.eniHnospmohT@rellipS.htieK

O 513.352.6722

Keith P.Spiller

Partner

moc.eniHnospmohT@rellipS.htieK

O 513.352.6722

Focus Areas

Labor & Employment>

First-chair jury trial experience in various discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation in both federal and state courts.
Substantial experience in counseling employers on defeating unionization attempts.
Defending charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state organizations such as the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
Handling grievances and arbitrations for unionized employers, as well as the defense of unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
Serving as management’s chief spokesperson during union negotiations for initial and subsequent collective bargaining agreements.
Designing and assisting in the implementation of various workplace policies, including drug and alcohol testing, medical exams, hiring protocol, severance and reduction-in-force plans.
Advising employers on compliance with affirmative action obligations, including the design and drafting of affirmative action plans and the defense of OFCCP compliance and glass-ceiling audits.
General counseling of human resource professionals concerning all aspects of employment, such as wage and hour compliance, trade secrets and competition, and disciplinary issues.
Assisting employers in the development of workplace social media policies and advising on social media rules in hiring and termination.

“Managing Employee International Travel in a Shifting U.S. Immigration and Border Control Landscape,” Thompson Hine Transition: A Presidential Change Webinar Series, Session Thirteen, May 2025
“Legal Update for In-House Attorneys on ADA, FLSA and Social Media,” August 2015
“FMLA/ADA/Leave Training for HR/Benefit Group,” August 2015
“Respecting Your Co-Workers,” June 2015
“ADA/Leave Update for HR,” May 2015
“Transgender Issues in the Workplace,” May 2015
“Equal Employment Opportunity Training,” May 2015
“Avoiding Employment and Benefits Risks,” April 2015
“Union Avoidance Manager and Supervisor Training,” March 2015
“Code of Conduct, Harassment & Social Media Training,” August 2014
“Collective Bargaining Training for Supervisors,” June 2014
“Navigating the Intersection of Professional and Personal Life – DOMA, Marijuana and Social Media,” May 2014
“Social Media Employment Risks,” April 2014
“Supervisor Leave Training,” March 2014
“Social Media and the NLRA,” March 2014
“ADA – Interactive Process and Employee Leave Training,” January 2014
“Sexual Harassment Training – Creating the Culture of Respect,” November 2013
“Manager Toolkit Update,” November 2013
“Legal Training for Occupational Health Nurses and Athletic Trainers,” October 2013
“Social Media Legal Risks,” October, 2013
“Union Avoidance Supervisor Training,” October 2013
“Investigating Employee Misconduct,” October 2013
“Managing Your Employees’ Expectations: Effective Evaluation & Discipline Documentation,” September 2013
“Equal Employment Opportunity Training for Employees,” August 2013
“EEO Compliance Training for Managers and Supervisors,” August 2013
“Hot Topics in HR,” June, 2013
“The National Labor Relations Board: Recent Rulings and Activity,” June 2013
“Sexual Harassment and Code of Conduct Hotline Training,” September 2012
“Union Awareness Training,” September, 2012
“Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace,” August 2012
“Layoffs, Downsizing and Reductions in Force: A Checklist of Considerations,” June 2012
“Supervisor Training – ADA Compliance & the Interactive Process,” December 2011
“Affirmative Action Plan Training,” December 2011
“Workplace Violence,” February 2010
“HR Forum: Legislative Update,” September 2009