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.

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 ...

03.22.18

NLRB’s Prior Joint Employer Standard Back in Effect

Why it matters In a blow to employers, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) vacated its decision in Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, ...

02.09.24

California’s Valentine’s Day Surprise: Chocolates, Flowers and . . . ...

While you’re making reservations and buying flowers for Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to check your company’s ...
09.19.22

New DC Law Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Employees Making Below ...

A new D.C. law that takes effect on October 1, 2022, will significantly limit the ability of employers to tie their District of Columbia-based ...
05.21.21

Ninth Circuit Sends Statutory Employment Claims to Arbitration

In a new decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit announced a standard for when an employee has waived her rights to judicial ...
05.21.21

SEC Awards $50M to Joint Whistleblowers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an award of more than $50 million to a pair of joint whistleblowers, adding to the highest ...

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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