About Matt
Matt Durham is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Labor & Employment group and previous chair of the group. A frequent media commentator and blogger at the World of Employment blog, Matt defends employers in Utah and throughout the west in disputes in state and federal courts and administrative agencies involving employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, drug testing, leave, noncompetition, workplace torts, benefits and labor/occupational safety issues. In addition to litigation, Matt routinely advises employers in Utah and elsewhere on developing and implementing personnel policies and complying with state and federal employment laws. He routinely assists employers in complying with a wide range of employment laws, including:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- The Equal Pay Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act
Matt serves clients in a range of industries, including consumer products, retail, manufacturing, and education. Whether in litigation or in advising clients, Matt’s goal is to help an employer find efficient, common-sense ways to resolve employment issues in ways that further their business objectives.
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Matthew Durham is held in high esteem for his expert representation of employers in a range of courtroom and administrative proceedings, including the defense of wage and hour actions and discrimination claims. He also offers broader counsel on federal and state law.
‘Our experience with him has been outstanding – he’s very responsive, listens carefully and advises us thoughtfully. I honestly couldn’t ask for a better adviser,’ observes one client.”
- Chambers 2019
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