About Steve

Steve Biddle has successfully defended public and private sector employers in employment-related litigation and regularly advises companies in all human resources matters. He represents management in issues related to: Occupational safety and health compliance Union organization Collective bargaining Unfair labor practices Union elections Compliance and litigation regarding employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation Wrongful termination Restrictive covenants Unemployment compensation investigations Wage and hour matters Indian gaming, tribal employment and casino issues Employment tort and contract litigation He appears in federal, state, and appellate courts and represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other government agencies. He also handles arbitration and mediation. Steve has specific experience with claims arising under: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (and state equivalents) Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The National Labor Relations Act The Fair Labor Standards Act The Labor Management Relations Act The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Arizona and New Mexico employment statutes He also assists clients with employment class actions, business restructuring, employment policies and procedures, drug testing, and compliance counseling. Additionally, Steve speaks to various employer groups and bar associations on labor and employment law, OSHA, Indian law, and other employment-related topics. His experience with legislative lobbying and bill drafting includes drug testing, the Arizona Employment Protection Act and workers' compensation group self-insurance. Steve works with a diverse range of clients, including: Retail Real estate investment companies Law firms and other professional services firms Non-profits Utilities Medical practices Security/law enforcement Governments Indian tribes Casinos Hotels Construction Homebuilders Universities and colleges Trade schools Transportation Manufacturers and distributors Biotech Prior to working at Littler Mendelson, Steve was a partner at two other firms in the Phoenix area.

Practice Areas

Education

• University of Delaware, BA

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, State Bar of Arizona

Languages