Frankie Pacilla Email & Phone Number

Attorney specializing in labor and employment law, representing management and defending employers in discrimination, wrongful discharge and restrictive covenant matters, and more. Advises management in preventive measures, including harassment prevention training and policy development and enforcement.Specialties: Employment law, such as hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour issues, defense of discrimination and wrongful termination claims. Preventative counseling and policy drafting, such as employee guidebooks and employment contracts. Training for supervisors and employees on issues such as sexual harassment and proper use of company e-mails.

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  Attorney / Director

  Houston Harbaugh P.C.

  1989 - Present

  As a Director in Houston Harbaugh’s Labor and Employment Law practice, Frankie concentrates her practice in the areas of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis in representing management in labor relations matters and handling cases involving the Age Discrimination In Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Of 1964, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. She also represents clients in cases involving wrongful discharge, defamation and restrictive covenant issues. Frankie also regularly advises and counsels management in preventing and preparing for potential employment related claims as well as policy matters. Frankie also conducts Harassment Prevent Training for employees and supervisors.Some of Frankie’s recent activities have included representing clients in sexual harassment investigations, and in litigation involving The Americans With Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She regularly appears before and has a good relationship with government employment practice agencies, such as the EEOC, PHRC, NLRB, DOL, OFCCP, OSHA, Pa. L & I, and other agencies. Frankie frequently lectures on labor and employment topics, including Employee Guidebooks, Hiring Procedures, Email Etiquette and Sexual Harassment Training.Frankie is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Prior to joining Houston Harbaugh, Frankie was an associate with another Pittsburgh-based law firm.