Josh Krasner is a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Section. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law, employment litigation and labor relations. Mr. Krasner has substantial experience defending companies against allegations of discrimination and harassment arising under Title VII, the FMLA, the ADA and the ADEA, and representing employers before the EEOC and in federal court. He regularly counsels management regarding questions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act, the Family & Medical Leave Act, as well as on employee handbooks, drug testing and Department of Transportation regulatory compliance. In the area of labor relations, Mr. Krasner defends companies in representation hearings and in unfair labor practice litigation before the National Labor Relations Board. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Krasner clerked for the Honorable I. Beverly Lake, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D.
University of North Carolina, B.S.

Professional Affiliations
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar

Publications

• "FMLA Releases – Finally Some Good News for Employers," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 11, Aug. 22, 2003
• "Quick Tips to Deal with Common FMLA Issues," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 8, July 31, 2003
• "Supreme Court Simplifies Discrimination Lawsuits for Employees," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 4, June 18, 2003
• "Deductions from an Employee's Wages," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 3, June 11, 2003
• "FLSA Suits Belong in State or Federal Court," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 2, June 4, 2003
• "I have a Sexual Harassment Policy – Now What?," Employment & Labor Update, Issue 1, May 28, 2003
• "Quick Tips on Child Labor Laws," Human Resource Update, April 2003

Representations

• Assisted in defending a major North Carolina employer before the National Labor Relations Board during a 12-week trial
• Obtained summary dismissals in each employment litigation matter in which he has assisted
• Assisted employers in the formulation of Department of Transportation drug testing and safety compliance policies
• Provides day-to-day advice to employers on various employment-related topics

Community Involvement
Cary Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh City Softball League
SPCA of Wake County