Ruth Horvatich

Practice Areas

Labor, Employment and Benefits:

- Employment Law (Discrimination; Wage and Hour; OSHA)

- Labor Law (Negotiations; Elections; Arbitrations)

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

- Commercial Litigation

- Food and Agribusiness Litigation

Career

Ruth represents and counsels employers in a broad range of labor and employment law matters. Ruth maintains a national labor and employment practice assisting her clients in all types of employment disputes, including discrimination/harassment litigation, employment-related contract disputes, and labor negotiations. From day-to-day issues to litigation, Ruth offers her clients a full range of services.

Growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska taught her the value of hard work and integrity, which shows in her practice. She gives each client personal attention and cost-effective solutions that are driven by her experience, expertise, and values.

Ruth has experience in all aspects of litigation including trial work, arbitration, and mediation in federal and state courts along with administrative agencies. Her practice includes defending corporate clients in litigation brought by employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and several other federal and state employment laws.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Nebraska State Bar Association

Omaha Bar Association