Scott M. Pechaitis

Scott M. Pechaitis is a Principal in the Denver, Colorado, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents management exclusively in all areas of employment law.

His practice is focused on litigation statistics and EEO systemic discrimination cases. He assists in the defense of class-based discrimination and wage and hour class/collective actions. He also counsels employers on workplace law matters, including hiring and pre-employment testing, layoffs, and reductions-in-force. In addition, Mr. Pechaitis prepares affirmative action plans and represents government contractors in OFCCP audits and related matters. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Pechaitis practiced as a Litigation Associate representing management in various matters involving wage and hour issues, employment discrimination, harassment, worker misclassification, disputes under collective bargaining agreements, and other employment related issues.

While at St. Lawrence University, Mr. Pechaitis was admitted to the Irving Bachelor Society for excellence in academic achievement. While attending law school he was a law clerk for the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Scott M. Pechaitis In the News

Jackson Lewis' Recently Elevated and Promoted Attorneys Spotlighted

April 28, 2020 • Law360

Jackson Lewis Announces 43 Newly Elevated Principals

January 3, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

Scott M. Pechaitis Publications

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Class Action Trends Report Winter 2020

March 16, 2020

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Class Action Trends Report Fall 2019

December 12, 2019

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Class Action Trends Report Summer 2019

September 17, 2019

Webinars

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Colorado's New Equal Pay for Equal Work Act - Are You Ready?

1 - 2:00 PM EST
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Update on EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting - Getting Ready to File

1 - 2:00 PM EST
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EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting: What You Need to Know

1 - 1:30 PM EST
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Scott M. Pechaitis Blog Posts

Employment Class and Collective Actions

Ninth Circuit Permits Use of “Inadmissible” Expert Testimony for Class Certification Purposes

November 3, 2018
Employment Class and Collective Actions

Sexual Harassment Class Investigations on the Rise with EEOC

January 29, 2018
Pay Equity Advisor Blog

SEC CEO Pay Ratio Rule May Not Survive under New Administration

February 28, 2017

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Pre-Employment Tests and the Risk of Statistical Discrimination

January 23, 2020