Benson E. Pope represents and counsels employers in a broad range of employment matters arising under state and federal laws. His practice primarily focuses on issues involving:
- Title VII
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Contingent workers and independent contractors
- Other state and federal laws governing employment relationships
In law school, Benson served as an editor on the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. He also was a member of the Moot Court Board and was named Best Oralist and received awards for Best Brief and Best Team at the 2002 Intrastate Competition.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Decatur Business Association
- Member, Labor and Employment Section - American Bar Association
- Member, Employment Section - Atlanta Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors - Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers
RECOGNITION
- Named, Rising Star - Labor and Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
- January 8, 2013Littler Report
- November 12, 2010Littler ASAP
- November 7, 2010Littler ASAP
- September 13, 2010Littler Report
- 2010The Next Wage and Hour Battle: The Classification of Underwriters and the Continuing Controversy Over the Administrative/Production DichotomyWhite Paper
- 2008Independent Contractor or Employee-The Risks of MisclassificationCM Resources
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- February 10, 2012Whistleblowing and Retaliation: The Wave of the Present
- February 2010Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law
State Bar of Georgia - February 2009Sex Offenders, Terrorists & Video Resumes: How Far Can You Go To Get Information On Applicants & Employees?
Lorman Education Services, Atlanta, GA - February 2009Employment Laws & Torts: Breach of Contract, Discrimination Laws, Georgia Torts
Lorman Education Services, Atlanta, GA - August 2008What Are the Employer's Minimum Wage & Overtime Obligations?
Lorman Education Services, Atlanta, GA - 2008Independent Contractor or Employee? The Risks of Misclassification
