Keith E. Kopplin

E-mail: kek@kclegal.com

Keith E. Kopplin joined the firm in 2006.  His practice focuses on employment litigation and general employment law matters.

Keith has assisted clients in resolving wage and hour class action lawsuits. He advises clients in the areas of wage and hour, discipline and discharge, the Wisconsin and federal Family and Medical Leave Acts, reductions in force, waiver and release agreements, and affirmative action. He is also a presenter for the firm, and has recently given presentations on the new COBRA subsidy regulations, and the impact of H1N1 in the workplace. Keith also presents customized audio programs for employers.

He is admitted to practice in all Wisconsin State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Programs

COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions of the ARRA of 2009 – Employer Deadline Looming ( 4/18/09 ), Audio Program

Is Your Organization Prepared for the H1N1 Virus (the “Swine Flu”)?  A prescription for Management to Protect Employees and Preserve Operations, Audio Program

Employment Law Basics – a la carte

Publications

Congressional Expansion to What Constitute a “Disability” Appearing Imminent:  Act to Amend the ADA Passed by the House of Representatives, on to Senate

COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions of 2009 Federal Stimulus Package:  Immediate Employer Action Required

As April 18, 2009 Deadline Approaches, DOL Issues Model Notices Regarding COBRA Premium Subsidies

COBRA Subsidy Update:  DOL Issues Application for Expedited Review

Military Exigency and Caregiver Leave Expanded under Federal FMLA

COBRA Subsidy Provisions of ARRA Extended

With Subsidy Extended, Department of Labor Issues Revised Model COBRA Notices

Professional Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin

Education

B.A., cum laude, 2002, Lawrence University
                   The Dean's Honor List
                   Dennis Heubner Pre-Law Fund Award
J.D., magna cum laude, 2005, Marquette University Law School
                   The Dean's Honor List
                   The National Dean's List
                   Marquette Law Review
                   Cali Award, Legal Writing and Research II
                   Cali Award, Worker's Compensation
                   Marquette University Law School Scholar