Introduction
Aaron Nadich is counsel in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment practice group. His practice focuses on representing companies of all sizes in state and federal court proceedings as well as before administrative agencies, and advising companies in all industries on a wide variety of employment and other matters.
My focus
My practice focuses on the following areas:
Employment Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Wage and Hour
I represent employers in a variety of litigation matters including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims brought under various state and federal laws. In connection with these types of claims, I routinely obtain favorable results for my clients.
In addition to defending employers in litigation, I also counsel employers to assist them in avoiding litigation. I advise clients on obligations under various leave laws, accommodation of employees with disabilities, wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination and harassment claims, employee termination issues, and a variety of other employment issues.
Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Litigation
I have successfully represented clients in restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, including successful requests for preliminary injunctions or other interim relief. I also regularly prepare and review employment agreements containing restrictive covenants to ensure enforceability.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation and Counseling
I also advise companies to ensure full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other applicable state laws. My experience includes counseling clients on FCRA procedures, preparing FCRA and state background check disclosure and authorization forms, and reviewing policies and procedures for FCRA compliance. I have also defended companies in litigation against claims based on alleged violations of FCRA and state background check laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Counseling
I advise employers with respect to various state and federal laws and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and diversity initiatives. My experience includes counseling employers concerning EEO-1 reporting requirements, as well as analyzing and counseling employers with respect to proposed diversity initiatives and affirmative action obligations under Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.
Looking ahead
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) under the Biden administration consistently increased the obligations of federal contractors and the expectations of those federal contractors in the event of a compliance review/audit. With the recent change in administration, I am monitoring any changes to EEO-1 and affirmative action regulations, as well as changes to the EEOC’s and OFCCP’s approach to compliance reviews/audits, so we can best advise covered employers.
In the news
- Law360
Sam Adams maker says ex-manager stole secrets for rival
Oct 18, 2023This article covers a Boston Beer Company lawsuit against a former employee, alleging the worker accessed confidential information and took it to his new employer, a Boston Beer competitor. Boston partner Matt McLaughlin, who co-leads the firm’s Non-Compete & Trade Secrets team, and Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich are mentioned for representing Boston Beer in the case.
- Law.com/Connecticut Law Tribune
Meet New England’s newest leaders in the law
Sep 21, 2023This article profiles Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich, who was selected as a “New Leader in the Law” as part ALM/Law.com’s New England Legal Awards. Aaron discusses his professional goals, his inspiration for becoming a lawyer, and the biggest challenges he faced in the process.
- Law.com/Connecticut Law Tribune
Announcing winners in the 2023 New England Legal Awards
July 18, 2023This article on the publication’s 2023 New England Legal Awards recognizes NP’s Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice as a winner in the “Litigation Department of the Year – Specialty” category. In addition, Manchester GIWC partner Mark Knights has been selected for the “Social Impact – Individual” award and Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law.”
- Government Contracting Law Report
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ affirmative action program demands on federal contractors are growing—and fast
April 26, 2023Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich contributed this article discussing why federal contractors should begin making changes to their policies and procedures regarding affirmative action programs.
- Law360
Second Circuit won’t revive New York doctor’s FMLA retaliation suit
March 21, 2023This article covers a unanimous summary order by a three-judge panel in the Second Circuit upholding Mercy Medical Center’s victory in a lawsuit filed by a doctor claiming she was terminated for requesting time off after a family birth. The article mentions Long Island partner and Labor & Employment practice leader Tara Daub and Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich for representing Mercy Medical Center in the case.
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Hospital ‘offer letter’ found not to be binding contract
This article covers a recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision in favor of client Lowell General Hospital, finding that a prospective employee could not establish either a breach of contract claim or a promissory estoppel claim. Providence counsel Jessica Jewell and associate Aaron Nadich, both of the Labor & Employment group, are quoted in the article.March 18, 2021 - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Employment – FMLA – Retaliation
This article covers the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ affirmation of an earlier decision that jeweler Tiffany & Co. had not violated the Family and Medical Leave Act in eliminating a former employee’s position. The article mentions Labor & Employment partner Stacie Collier and associate Aaron Nadich, both of Providence, for successfully representing Tiffany.Feb 16, 2021 - Law360
Ex-Upserve Exec Ordered to Stop Work at Payment Processor
Providence office managing partner Andrew Prescott, partner Neal McNamara, and associate Aaron Nadich, all of the Labor & Employment group, are mentioned for representing restaurant management platform provider Upserve in a breach of contract case against a former executive. The judge in the case this week granted Upserve’s motion for preliminary injunction and barred the former executive from working at his new employer, an Upserve competitor.April 29, 2020 - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Employment—disability—judicial estoppel
Partner Neal McNamara and associate Aaron Nadich, both of the Labor & Employment practice group in Providence, are mentioned for their successful representation of Honeywell in a disability discrimination suit.April 30, 2019 - Society for Human Resource Management
DOL will listen to employers on upcoming overtime rule
Providence Labor & Employment associate Aaron Nadich is quoted in this article for his outlook on the possibility of a higher salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions.Sep 6, 2018
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
Roger Williams University, B.S., magna cum laude
Professional activities
- Rhode Island Bar Association, member
Recognition
- Named to the 2025 list of “Ones to Watch” by The Best Lawyers in America® for Labor and Employment Law—Management in Providence, RI; listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2021
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Practice Group Leader, Labor & Employment- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1371
- jgilbreth@nixonpeabody.com
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Stacie B. Collier
Partner / Chief Talent Officer- Providence
- Office:+1 401.454.1018
- sbcollier@nixonpeabody.com
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Eric Paley
Partner / Team Leader, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1012
- epaley@nixonpeabody.com
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