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Elizabeth S. Muyskens
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Elizabeth S. Muyskens

Member, Lexington
859.231.3626

Elizabeth is a Member in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Lexington office and has been with the firm since 2008. She is part of the Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits practice and represents employers in Kentucky and surrounding states. She counsels clients on workplace law issues, represents employers in administrative proceedings and is prepared to litigate matters when conflicts arise. Elizabeth also serves on the board of directors for the firm. 

For her many legal accomplishments, Elizabeth has been honored as a “Rising Star” by Kentucky Super Lawyers® and named a “Leading Lawyer for Business” in her field by Chambers USA. Given her strong reputation and substantial expertise in employment law, Elizabeth is a frequent speaker at professional seminars.

Prior to joining SKO, while pursuing her undergraduate degree, Elizabeth worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits: Elizabeth coordinates with in-house counsel, human resources professionals and company leaders on employment agreements, internal investigations, personnel issues and a range of other concerns. She also represents employers in administrative proceedings and effectively argues cases in Court.

Elizabeth S. Muyskens
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Practices
Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits
Education
University of Kentucky College of Law
2008, J.D., summa cum laude
University of Kentucky
2005, B.S., summa cum laude
Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Recognition

  • Kentucky Rising Stars® Honoree, 2015-2022
  • Chambers USA, Leading Lawyer for Business, Labor & Employment, 2015-2016
  • Top Ranking Student in the Class
  • Order of the Coif
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Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Fayette County Bar Association
  • Junior Achievement; Volunteer, 2011 - present
  • GleanKY, former Board member
  • Girls on the Run, former Board Member
  • United Way Get on Board; Graduate, 2011
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Work Highlights

Dismissal of Complaints

SKO sought dismissal of two complaints against a theological seminary, arguing that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents the Court from considering the matter. More specifically, SKO argued that because of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses, courts do not have jurisdiction over claims arising from the employment relationship between a religious institution and its ministerial employees. The Court granted summary judgment for the Seminary, and the Kentucky Court of Appeals confirmed each judgment.

Related Practices: Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits

Breach of Employee Covenant

SKO filed suit on behalf of a relocation and executive housing provider to enforce the covenants in an employment agreement and to recover damages. A competitor hired a former employee of our client and conspired with the employee to steal business from our client by misappropriating trade secrets and improperly utilizing confidential information.

Related Practices: Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits
News Publications Seminars
SKO Attorneys Selected to 2022 Kentucky Rising Stars, Jan. 6, 2022
KENTUCKY SUPER LAWYERS RECOGNIZES 39 STOLL KEENON OGDEN ATTORNEYS, Dec. 11, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kentucky and Indiana, Apr. 17, 2020
One Of My Employees Has Tested Positive For COVID-19. What Now?, Apr. 16, 2020
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 47 Stoll Keenon Ogden Attorneys, Nov. 27, 2019
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 52 Stoll Keenon Ogden Attorneys, Dec. 11, 2018
Five SKO Attorneys Recognized Among Top 50 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Nov. 18, 2016
SKO Elevates Nine Attorneys to Member Status, Feb. 25, 2016
Chambers USA Recognizes 24 SKO Attorneys, Feb. 22, 2016
Lea Pauley Goff and Richard G. Griffith named among Top 50 Kentucky Super Lawyers, Nov. 30, 2015
28 SKO Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA 2015, Apr. 1, 2015
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 57 Stoll Keenon Ogden Attorneys, Nov. 24, 2014
The FTC Proposes A Nationwide Ban of Non-Compete Agreements for Workers, Jan. 30, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Impact Enforcement of Vaccine Mandates, Jan. 14, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Against LGBT Employees, June 17, 2020
Re-opening Kentucky and Indiana’s Economies: A Summary, Apr. 29, 2020
New Department of Labor FAQs Provide More Clarity on Upcoming Paid Leave Requirements, Apr. 1, 2020
Kentucky and Indiana Unemployment Insurance Information and Resource, Mar. 26, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law, Mar. 19, 2020
Sixth Circuit Holds: Contract Provision Shortening Title VII Statutory Limitations Period is Unenforceable, Nov. 6, 2019
Misclassification of Workers as Independent Contractors Not a Violation of Federal Labor Law, Sep. 16, 2019
Employees May Take FMLA Leave For Medical Parent/Teacher Conferences, Sep. 11, 2019
NLRB Overrules Precedent: Property Owners May Exclude Off-Duty Contractor Employees From Premises, Sep. 4, 2019
Federal Appeals Court Finds the EEOC’s Criminal Background Check Guidance Unenforceable, Aug. 12, 2019
Kentucky Court of Appeals: Non-Lawyers May No Longer Represent Employers During Unemployment Proceedings, May 1, 2019
Kentucky Clarifies Accommodations for Pregnant Workers, Apr. 17, 2019
Senate Bill 7 Restores Kentucky’s Approval of Employment Arbitration Agreements, Mar. 15, 2019
Kentucky Employers Can’t Enforce Arbitration Agreements Required for Employment, Oct. 18, 2018
New NLRB rulemaking may change the joint-employer standard, Oct. 4, 2018
In Landmark Decision, U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Union Fees, July 19, 2018
Five Reasons to Contact Your Labor and Employment Lawyer Now, Jan. 11, 2018
The Loan Zone: Curing Late Payments on Loans From Qualified Employer Retirement Plans, Nov. 29, 2017
Labor Secretary Confirms June 9, 2017, Effective Date for Investment Advice Conflict of Interest Rule, June 2, 2017
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?, May 17, 2017
U.S. Department of Labor to review investment advice conflict of interest rule, Mar. 24, 2017
Federal Court Blocks New Overtime Regulation, Nov. 23, 2016
Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Local Minimum Wage Ordinance, Oct. 24, 2016
Paid Leave, Mar. 31, 2016
 
     Arbitration Update and a #METOO World, Association of Corporate Counsel, Speaker, 2019
Drug and Alcohol Testing and Substance Abuse in the Workplace, co-presenter, KYSHRM Conference, 2017
Women @ Work Conference, FLSA Update, 2016
Special Employment Law Topics for Religiously Affiliated Employers, co-presenter, KYSHRM Conference, 2016
Employment Law / Drafting Must-Have Policies for Today's Handbooks, Kentucky Non-Profit Network, 2015
Women @ Work Conference, 2015
Drafting Must-Have Policies for Today's Handbooks, NBI Seminar, 2015
HR Boot Camp, 2015
Other Employment Laws You Need to Know, NBI Seminar, 2014
Other Employment Laws You Need to Know, NBI Seminar, 2014
Wage and Hour Mistakes Supervisors and Managers Can't Afford to Make, Bluegrass Workforce Investment Board Seminar, 2013