Jana P. Grimm
Member
(724) 749-3121
jana.grimm@steptoe-johnson.com
Office: Southpointe
Energy
Business
Employment
Litigation
Attorney
J.D. University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Thiel College
Licensure: PA | WV
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Biography

Jana Grimm works closely with clients to counsel them regarding various employment and other related issues that may arise during the course of establishing and conducting a business. Ms. Grimm concentrates her practice in labor and employment law, general civil litigation, real estate law, construction law, municipal law and general corporate law.  Jana has developed a regional reputation for her ability to work proactively with clients to reduce the risk of employment and other civil litigation. In the event that an employment or other civil matter does end up in the courtroom, Jana is an experienced litigator in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Diligently working with clients in various businesses including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, municipal, and hospitality, Jana assists in establishing policies, procedures, and documentation regarding FMLA, employee discipline, Title VII, the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, human resources best practices and business related best practices.

Jana has also worked with, counseled and represented local municipalities in regard to zoning, litigation, governmental and other administrative matters. She has also represented numerous individuals and entities before local zoning and municipal boards.

 

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Know-How

Blog

CIRCUIT COURT FAILS TO BROADEN ADA PROTECTION TO OBESE APPLICANT
Clear Directives or Clear as Mud?: NLRB’S General Counsel Issues Report on Employer Rules and Policies
COMPLIANCE CHECK: BACKGROUND CHECK CLASS ACTION SUITS CONTINUE AT GREAT EXPENSE TO EMPLOYERS
EEOC LOSES BATTLE, BUT MAYBE NOT THE WAR, OVER WELLNESS PROGRAMS
It Might Just Pay to Be Sick (paid sick leave and the Healthy Families Act)
NOT AS “EASY” AS IT APPEARS: THE THIRD CIRCUIT RULES THAT CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT VIOLATES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT
OFCCP ISSUES FINAL RULE IMPLEMENTING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13665
Workplace Bullying: Its Costs and Prevention
Worth The Price of Admission: Third Circuit Defines “Overnight Stay” Under The FMLA

Work Experience

2014 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2003-2014 Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC

Speaking Engagements

“Fair Labor Standards Act Update,” Washington County Bar Association, January 2017

"Department of Labor's New Overtime Rules," Wells Fargo Insurance Group Risk Management Roundtable, October 2016

"Highs and Lows in the Workplace: Drug Testing & Medical Marijuana - What PA Employers Should Know," Steptoe & Johnson Employment Essentials Presentation, October 2016

“NLRB Developments You Need to Know About” Steptoe & Johnson, Employment Essentials Presentation, October 2015

“Avoiding Discrimination Pitfalls” Wells Fargo Insurance Group Management Roundtable, October 2015

“Avoiding Discrimination Pitfalls,” Wells Fargo Insurance Group Risk Management Roundtable, March 2015

“NLRB Update - Union & Non-Union Employers Beware,” Steptoe & Johnson, Employment Essentials Presentation, October 2014

Numerous teaching presentations of supervisors, foremen and workforce of various clients regarding harassment, sexual harassment, hiring and firing, handbook policies and staying union free.

"Recent Developments in Employer Regulation of Social Media in the Workplace," Washington County Bar Association, January 2013

"Who's Knocking at Your Door?" Eckert Seamans Human Resources Forum, December 2010

"Sexual Harassment and Related Issues," March 2010

"Hiring Practices - Hiring and Keeping the Right People While Avoiding Discrimination Pitfalls," June 2007

"Adverse Impact Age Discrimination: A Discussion of the Ramifications to Employees of the Supreme Court's Decision in the Smith v. City of Jackson Decision," May 2005

Lecturer for the Cambridge Institute on subjects including employee/employer privacy and surveillance, hiring practices, sexual harassment and discrimination and union free workplaces.

Key Experience

Represented employers in union representation elections; unfair labor practice changes, collective bargaining negotiations; employee grievance arbitrations; age, sex, and race discrimination claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act; counseling in employment-related matters including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, reductions in force, hiring and terminations, handbooks and policies; unemployment and harassment litigation; and conducts workforce and supervisor training in employment-related matters.
Represented local municipalities in all issues impacting their community including representation before the local courts and governmental boards. Drafted ordinances, policies and procedures and counseled on a wide variety of issues for both boroughs and townships. Represent local zoning hearing board.
Represented commercial developers in all aspects of land development including providing representation before local planning, zoning, and supervisory boards

Memberships & Awards

Professional
OSHA - 10 Construction Industry Outreach Certification
Washington County Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
West Virginia Bar Association
Industry/Civic
Chair, Board of Trustees, Washington Health System Foundation and Chair, Planned Giving Committee
Board of Directors, Southwest Communities Chamber of Commerce
ACG Pittsburgh Women's Executive Committee
Advisory Board, Dress for Success, Washington County, PA Branch
Advisory Board, Power of Southpointe, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Past President, Board of Directors, Leadership Washington County
Chair, Shoot for a Cause, Collier Sportsmen's Association