Rachel E. Kolecky

As an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Labor & Employment practice, Rachel E. Kolecky guides clients through legal issues that may arise during the employment relationship, from hiring through termination. Rachel counsels clients on employment-related matters, drafts employment agreements and policies, and conducts training on employment matters.

Rachel’s practice is built on several years of civil litigation experience. She has experience counseling individuals and insurance companies through personal injury litigation. She has negotiated hundreds of favorable settlements for her clients, as well as received defense and favorable verdicts in civil jury trials.

Prior to her civil litigation practice, Rachel was an assistant prosecutor in a municipal court prosecuting misdemeanor and traffic offenses.

Professional History

• Associate, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2019-present

• Associate, Ritzler, Coughlin & Paglia, Ltd., 2015-19

• Assistant Prosecutor, Lancaster City Prosecutor’s Office, 2013-15

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs Law Providing Civil Immunity to Employers Facing COVID-19 Related Lawsuits

September 15, 2020

DOL Guidance on the FMLA+ and ESPSLA Small Business Exemption

March 31, 2020

DOL Guidance on COVID-19 and the Workplace

March 25, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Breaking Down Both Types of Leave

March 20, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law

March 19, 2020

COVID-19 Employment Challenges

March 19, 2020

Governor DeWine Suggests That Employers Take Employees’ Temperatures Daily

March 18, 2020

Memberships & Affiliations

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member

Ohio State Bar Association, Member