Theresa A. Mongiovi is a Principal and Chair of the firm's Employment and Labor Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on representing businesses, municipalities, non-profits, and executives in all aspects of the employment relationship. She also represents clients in business and commercial litigation. She litigates in various administrative agencies including the EEOC and PHRC as well as all state and federal courts in Pennsylvania.
Ms. Mongiovi helps clients with business counseling and disputes, executive compensation and contracts, employee manuals, discipline and termination, workplace investigations, enforcement of restrictive covenants, employee misconduct and theft, policy development and review, and discrimination defense. Her knowledge of state and federal laws, including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and wage and hour, coupled with experience in defending claims enables her to fully support her client’s needs. Ms. Mongiovi conducts complex workplace investigations and provides specialized training for businesses.
As a member of the firm’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Complex Litigation Practice Group, Ms. Mongiovi counsels and defends clients facing complex lawsuits, including class actions, related to data and cyber breaches, insufficient disclosures, and access of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by third parties. She has served as lead counsel in multiple complex litigation and class action cases. She aggressively defends clients and efficiently works to end complex litigation for her clients.
Whether in the courtroom, before a state or federal agency, or in the boardroom, Ms. Mongiovi fiercely and creatively advocates for her clients. She has a unique perspective in not only litigating claims, but also helping businesses to develop policies and practices to avoid them. She prides herself on providing legal counseling with professionalism, patience, and levity. What she enjoys most about her career is not only educating her clients about the legal requirements applicable to their business, but also using creative approaches to solve complex legal issues.
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- Co-Presenter, "Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations," Lancaster SHRM June 2022 Breakfast Program (June 14, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, “OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate,” Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Lancaster Chapter Webinar (November 15, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "The Impact of OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Employers," Post & Schell Webinar (November 9, 2021)
- Presenter, "Employment & Medical Marijuana," The Lambert Center for Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp Institute for Emerging Health Professions (Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health) Webinar (November 4. 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Law Update," Post & Schell Event at the Lancaster Country Club (October 28, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Ready for Round 2 of the Pandemic? COVID-19 Update for Employers," Post & Schell Webinar (September 30, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, “(Employers) Better Have My Money: Navigating Wage and Hour Issues in the Post-Pandemic Workplace," SHRM Lancaster Chapter Fall Legal Update (September 14, 2021)
- Presenter, “Federal Employment Law – New Compliance, Fines & Government Action," Net@Work Webinar (July 23, 2021)
Fall Workplace Law Seminars
Federal and state lawmakers and agencies have rolled out multiple new workplace requirements and initiatives. Depending on the outcome of the 2024 Election, workplace laws may again change as new initiatives are developed or rolled back.
Presented by Post and Schell’s Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation team, this program will provide a comprehensive overview of recent and upcoming developments in employment and workers' compensation law and their practical impact on the workplace. Attendees can plan for 2025 and will learn proactive strategies for immediate implementation to ensure compliance, minimize legal risk, and reduce costs associated with legal claims. The program will be followed by libations and culinary delights.
Where and When
- Pittsburgh, PA: Sept 25, 2024 (2:00 - 6:00 PM) Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA
- Lancaster, PA: Oct 10, 2024 (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Dr., Lititz, PA
Who Should Attend
Clients, Employers, Insurance Adjusters, In-house counsel, HR Professionals, and Business Owners. We also encourage you to forward this invitation to interested colleagues.
This program is complimentary; however, registration is required and space is extremely limited.
- Please register by Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for the Pittsburgh event.
- Please register by Friday, October 4, 2024 for the Lancaster event.
Topics
- “Must know” developments in employment law and labor law
- Workers' compensation trends concerning attorney fees, claim medical expenses, medical marijuana and more
- Best practices for preserving evidence to successfully defend a workers' compensation claim
- Employee Injuries: Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation
- Interactive panel discussion with Dr. Robert Filler on Medical Issues in the Workplace (Marijuana, Aging Workforce and "Light Duty") (LANCASTER ONLY)
Click here to view the agendas and to register.