James Patrick Verdi

James Verdi is an Associate in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Verdi focuses his practice on representing employers in employment litigation and labor relations matters including collective bargaining, unfair labor practice charges, unlawful discrimination, accommodation, and leave issues.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Verdi worked for the United States Postal Service, the nation’s second largest employer, where he first-chaired more than 20 administrative employment hearings and national arbitrations. He provided advice on various employment matters including terminations, leave, accommodations, OSHA compliance, collective bargaining, and workplace investigations.

While attending law school, Mr. Verdi was a managing editor for the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution and a member of the Corporations Moot Court Team. Mr. Verdi won the Topper Eagle Award for his significant contribution to the Moot Court Program. As an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University, Mr. Verdi served as a student coach for the Ohio State Football team and received the First Year Outstanding Leader Award.

James P. Verdi In the News

James Verdi Discusses Implications of Myles Garrett’s Suspension Appeal

November 19, 2019 • WKYC Studios

James Stone and Jim Verdi Discuss Implications of Mexico’s New Labor Laws

October 31, 2019 • GlobalAutoIndustry.com

Philip Rosen, Jonathan Spitz and James Verdi Author Mexico’s Overhaul of Federal Labor Laws: Updates, Timelines for Employers

September 3, 2019 • SHRM

James P. Verdi Publications

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Ohio’s New Stay-Safe Order Permits More Businesses to Reopen; Masks, Daily Symptom Checks Required

May 1, 2020

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Manufacturing Employers’ Options to Detect, Prevent Spread of COVID-19

May 1, 2020

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Strings Attached: Accepting COVID-19 Financial Relief Could Limit Ability to Oppose Union Organizing

March 26, 2020

Webinars

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Mexico’s New Labor Laws: Union Organizing and New Regulations Increase Challenges for US Companies

2 - 3:15 PM EST
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Sweeping Labor Law Reform in Mexico Empowers Unions Creating Serious Challenges for U.S. Companies

2 - 3:00 PM EST
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Videos

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Mexico Enacts Legislation Overhauling its Federal Labor Laws

October 15, 2019

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NLRB Replaces Its Test for Distinguishing Between Employees and Independent Contractors

June 25, 2019

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The NLRB’s Analysis on Accretion of Unrepresented Employees

March 19, 2019