Amy L. Miles

Amy joined Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Louisville office in 2015 and is in the Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits practice. Amy represents a variety of national, regional and local employers, from franchised auto dealerships to health care organizations.

As employment laws continually change, Amy counsels businesses and organizations on how to navigate complex statutes and regulations, which can create confusion around an employer’s legal obligation to their employees. She provides practical, business-tailored advice that helps employers bridge the understanding gap in their organizations and avoid costly challenges in the courtroom.

Prior to beginning her practice at SKO, Amy served as a clerk for the honorable Candace J. Smith, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits: Amy has experience in all areas of employment law, from pre-litigation investigations to litigation and appeals. She also handles agency investigations, including proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.

Amy routinely advises employers on strategies to resolve workplace issues and prevent litigation by offering recommendations on day-to-day operational practices and broader employee-related policies. She has also conducted training for her clients relating to a variety of issues, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

In cases of litigation, Amy represents employers responding to claims of discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination, employment breach of contract, and wage and hour disputes, among other concerns.

Auto Dealer Services: Automobile manufacturers and franchised dealers are among the employers that Amy advises through her practice at SKO. She has a deep understanding of the industry and customizes her recommendations to match her clients’ unique needs.

Health Care: Amy also counsels health care organizations and providers on a wide variety of employment-related matters. Her thorough knowledge of the evolving regulations governing the industry allows her to identify opportunities to reduce risks and costs.

Recognition

• ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in Labor and Employment Law, 2014

• Kentucky Rising Stars® Honoree, 2022

• University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law Carl A. Warns, Jr. Award, 2014

• University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law ALI CLE Scholarship and Leadership Award, 2014.

• University of Louisville Law Review Managing Editor, Volume 52

• Phi Kappa Phi

• Brandeis Honor Society

News

SKO Attorneys Selected to 2022 Kentucky Rising Stars, Jan. 6, 2022

SKO’s commitment to diversity and inclusion touted in a Business First of Louisville story, Feb. 12, 2021

COVID-19’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kentucky and Indiana, Apr. 17, 2020

One Of My Employees Has Tested Positive For COVID-19. What Now?, Apr. 16, 2020

Publications

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Impact Enforcement of Vaccine Mandates, Jan. 14, 2022

OSHA Issues Emergency Nationwide Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Private Businesses, Nov. 5, 2021

Considerations for Healthcare Employers Weighing the Roll-Out of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, Dec. 18, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Against LGBT Employees, June 17, 2020

Helping Small Businesses and Small Firms Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, June 5, 2020

Re-opening Kentucky and Indiana’s Economies: A Summary, Apr. 29, 2020

New Department of Labor FAQs Provide More Clarity on Upcoming Paid Leave Requirements, Apr. 1, 2020

Kentucky and Indiana Unemployment Insurance Information and Resource, Mar. 26, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law, Mar. 19, 2020

Sixth Circuit Holds: Contract Provision Shortening Title VII Statutory Limitations Period is Unenforceable, Nov. 6, 2019

Misclassification of Workers as Independent Contractors Not a Violation of Federal Labor Law, Sep. 16, 2019

Employees May Take FMLA Leave For Medical Parent/Teacher Conferences, Sep. 11, 2019

NLRB Overrules Precedent: Property Owners May Exclude Off-Duty Contractor Employees From Premises, Sep. 4, 2019

Federal Appeals Court Finds the EEOC’s Criminal Background Check Guidance Unenforceable, Aug. 12, 2019

Kentucky Court of Appeals: Non-Lawyers May No Longer Represent Employers During Unemployment Proceedings, May 1, 2019

Kentucky Clarifies Accommodations for Pregnant Workers, Apr. 17, 2019

Senate Bill 7 Restores Kentucky’s Approval of Employment Arbitration Agreements, Mar. 15, 2019

Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey, Jan. 16, 2019

Kentucky Employers Can’t Enforce Arbitration Agreements Required for Employment, Oct. 18, 2018

New NLRB rulemaking may change the joint-employer standard, Oct. 4, 2018

In Landmark Decision, U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Union Fees, July 19, 2018

Five Reasons to Contact Your Labor and Employment Lawyer Now, Jan. 11, 2018

The Loan Zone: Curing Late Payments on Loans From Qualified Employer Retirement Plans, Nov. 29, 2017

Labor Secretary Confirms June 9, 2017, Effective Date for Investment Advice Conflict of Interest Rule, June 2, 2017

Is Your Website ADA Compliant?, May 17, 2017

U.S. Department of Labor to review investment advice conflict of interest rule, Mar. 24, 2017

Federal Court Blocks New Overtime Regulation, Nov. 23, 2016

Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Local Minimum Wage Ordinance, Oct. 24, 2016

Food Stamps in America: How an Octogenarian Program Can Still Meet the Country’s Needs, Feb. 5, 2013

Affiliations

• American Bar Association

• Kentucky Bar Association

• Louisville Bar Association

• Fund for the Arts NeXt! Program, NeXt! Ambassador, 2018-2019

• Centre College Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2016-2019

• Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court, pupil member, 2014