David T. Schur

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David Schur represents management in employment disputes in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies and in arbitration, counseling companies on all aspects of employment law and conducting internal workplace investigations. He defends employers against discrimination, retaliation and harassment claims, as well as allegations of federal and state wage-and-hour laws violations. David also handles litigation over noncompetition agreements.

Employers turn to David for advice on worker classification issues, including whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, and whether employees should be classified as exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. He also counsels clients on wage-and-hour requirements under the FLSA and related state laws.

David drafts employee handbooks and policies, and creates, implements and enforces employment agreements, noncompetition agreements and separation agreements. He advises management on reduction in force processes; federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) compliance; compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA); and the leave provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and related state laws.

In addition, David counsels companies on Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and related federal and state nondiscrimination requirements. He advises clients on how to implement reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state laws, as well as on the interaction between the ADA and FMLA and other leave laws. He also helps companies address drug- and alcohol-free workplace issues, as well as social media-related issues.

Prior to his law firm experience, David clerked for the Honorable Harris L Hartz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and worked as a staff attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Publications

Contributing Author, Practical Law Company Q&As (DC Wage & Hour Laws, DC Independent Contractors, DC Hiring Requirements, and DC Leave Policy Language).

Contributor, The Fair Labor Standards Act, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law.

“State AG Enforcement of the Wage-and-Hour Laws: Not Just for the Plaintiff’s Bar Anymore,” Association of Corporate Counsel, CLO Executive Bulletin, January 2014.

“The New Lawsuit Ecosystem, Wage and Hour Litigation,” U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, October 2013.

04.30.24

Ten Manatt Attorneys Named to 2023 D.C. Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Ten Manatt attorneys were named to the 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the District of Columbia Courts.
07.21.23

Five Manatt Attorneys Named to 2022 D.C. Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Deborah Kelly, David Schur, Danli Lan, Russell Potter and Douglas Smith were named to the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the District of Colum...
06.03.22

Four Manatt Professionals Named to D.C. Courts’ 2021 Capital Pro Bono ...

Manatt Partners Megan Christensen and Deborah Kelly, Counsel David Schur, and Associate Douglas Smith were named to D.C. Courts’ 11 th ...
04.05.19

Manatt Attorneys Named to 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Twelve Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, released by the District of Columbia Courts.

12.03.24

Navigating the FTC’s Noncompete Ban in the Health Care Industry

Manatt Employment and Labor Counsel David Schur wrote an article for Compliance Today discussing the intricacies of how the Federal Trade ...

07.16.24

The Show Must Go On: Noncompete Uncertainty In Film, TV

Manatt Entertainment Partner Christopher Chatham, Associates Douglas Smith and Sandra Bignone and Counsel David Schur wrote an article for ...

04.23.18

California Employers Not Required to ‘Police’ Meal Breaks

Why it matters As employers are not required to “police” whether or not workers take meal breaks, a California appellate panel ...

04.23.18

SEC Awards Whistleblower Record Amount, Uses ‘Safe Harbor’

Why it matters Continuing its recent streak of notable whistleblower awards, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced more than ...

12.18.24

FMLA Violation By Mere Discouragement, Second Circuit Holds

An employer can violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) merely by interfering with an employee’s use of statutory benefits—even ...
12.18.24

Battle Over FTC’s Noncompete Ban Continues

The battle over the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements may not be over, as the agency has appealed a federal court ...
12.18.24

Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of ADA Suit Seeking Second Chance

A second chance is not a reasonable accommodation, according to a decision from the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in an Americans with ...
12.18.24

DOL, CFPB Issue Guidance for Employers on AI

Federal agencies are keeping a close eye on artificial intelligence (AI), with both the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Consumer Financial ...

12.10.24

The Employment Law Landscape Ahead - New Laws and a New Presidential ...

In this webinar, Manatt reviews major changes and updates to a wide range of labor and employment issues that will impact businesses in ...

11.18.21

Kelly, Carrier and Schur to Speak at NACDS Vaccination and Testing ...

On November 18, 2021, Employment and Labor Partner Deborah Kelly, Manatt Health Senior Advisor Emily Carrier, M.D., and Employment and Labor ...

10.11.17

ACC National Capital Region's Signature Luncheon on Ethics

The Association of Corporate Counsel’s National Capital Region chapter will host its annual Signature Luncheon on Ethics, featuring speakers ...

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