Brian Timothy Neal

Brian M. ONeal represents the interest of management in all areas of Labor & Employment law. Brians experience prior to joining McMahon Berger, includes general defense litigation in Missouri and Illinois representing corporations in lawsuits ranging from medical malpractice to employment-related issues. Brian also served as a law clerk at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District for the Honorable Gary M. Gaertner, Sr. Brians employment practice includes all facets of employment law, including employment discrimination claims under Title VII and the Missouri Human Rights Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He is involved in litigating employment discrimination claims as well as investigating and responding on behalf of management to employee claims before administrative agencies. In addition, he advises clients on employment-related matters such as employment contracts and daily human resources issues. Awards•Super Lawyers - Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012-2019) Posts by Brian M. ONeal Uncertainty Continues Regarding Proper Payment Of Tipped Employees By Brian M. ONeal on January 16, 2019The use of tip credits by employers involves the crediting of tips an employee earns toward their hourly pay and, as a result, reducing the... Illinois Employers Continue to Be Sued Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act By Brian M. ONeal on November 30, 2018The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which became effective in 2008, requires private entities to obtain consent before collecting an individuals biometric information (information... DOL PROVIDES GUIDANCE REGARDING WHEN THERE IS AN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CAREGIVERS By Brian M. ONeal on July 23, 2018There has been a lot of uncertainty in recent years concerning when an entity will be considered an employer of caregivers under the Fair Labor... 7th Circuit Rejects The EEOCs Current Position Regarding Long-Term Leave As A Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA By Brian M. ONeal on October 06, 2017In Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, Inc., Case No. 15-3754 (7th Cir. 2017), Plaintiff Raymond Severson took a 12-week leave under the Family Medical Leave Act... Community Involvement Metro Strikers, Head Coach (2005 - 2011) St. Louis University High School, Alumni - Board Member (2014-2019) UCP, Board Member (2014-Present) UCP, Board Chair (2017-2018) View More