Joanna M. Rodriguez

Joanna M. Rodriguez is an Associate in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice on employment-related litigation in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Ms. Rodriguez has represented management in all phases of employment litigation, in both jury and non-jury proceedings, and before state and federal administrative agencies. Ms. Rodriguez dedicates a significant portion of her practice to defending employers in complex class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage and hour laws, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In this role, she also works with employers to ensure compliance with the FLSA and its state law counterparts.

In addition to providing employers with day-to-day advice and counsel, Ms. Rodriguez reviews employment policies, performs wage and hour audits, and conducts third-party investigations. She frequently provides training to managers in all areas of employment law, including leave management, sexual harassment prevention, harassment investigations, and supervisory training.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Wills for Heroes Program Coordinator
•Children’s Hospital of UPMC, Children’s Trust Member
•Your Child’s Place, Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Board Member

Joanna M. Rodriguez Publications

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Pennsylvania Health Secretary’s Order Lays Out Extensive Requirements for Essential Employers

April 16, 2020

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Pennsylvania Legislature Amends Unemployment Regulations to Require Employer Notices

April 15, 2020

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What West Virginia Employers Need to Know About the State Response to COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Joanna M. Rodriguez Blog Posts

Employment Class and Collective Actions

Criticizing Lower Court, Third Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Suit Alleging Pay Violations

January 4, 2019
Employment Class and Collective Actions

Rule 23 Amendments Awaiting Congressional Review

July 16, 2018
Wage and Hour

Pennsylvania Governor Seeks to Expand Overtime Pay to Currently Exempt Employees

January 22, 2018