Robert J. Baker
The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP
Employment and Labor Law Lawyers in Camp Hill, PA in Camp Hill, PA
About Robert J. Baker
Robert J. Baker is a 1997 and 1999 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he a received Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is a 2005 graduate of the Widener University School of Law. Before becoming an associate with The Chartwell Law Offices, Mr. Baker was Corporate Director of Human Resources for PHI/Presbyterian Homes, Inc., where he was responsible for employment law compliance, employee relations, workers’ compensation management of insured and self-insured programs and other human resources issues.5 He is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and Human Resources Professionals of Central Pennsylvania. Mr. Baker joined The Chartwell Law Offices on April 17, 2006. He devotes his practice to the defense of workers’ compensation and general employment matters.
Education
Legal Education
- Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2005
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1999
- M.A.
- Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1997
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Economics
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate
Past Positions
- PHI/Presbyterian Homes, Inc., Corporate Director of Human Resources
Classes and Seminars
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – “Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment” , 2008 - Present
- Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania Fall Conference , 2009 - Present
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey Focus Group - "Pennsylvania and New Jersey Workers' Compensation and ADA Interplays, 2010 - Present
- Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania – “Legal Implications of Technology in the workplace , 2010 - Present
- Captive Resources – “The Relationship Between ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, 2010 - Present
- Human Resource Association of Centre County , 2011 - Present
- School District Insurance Consortium – “Employment Law , 2011 - Present
- Topics in Wage & Hour Law, 2011 - Present
- Strategic Workers’ Compensation Management and Litigation" -, 2011 - Present
Published Works
Articles
- FMLA Coverage Expanded to Include Families of Military Personnel”
- President Signs ADA Amendments Act of , 2008
- Final Rules for Mothers' and Newborns' Health Protection Act of , 1996
- “Economic Stimulus Significantly Impacts Human Resources”
- Benefit Protection Expanded for Employees Called to Active Duty
- Recent Legislation Prohibits Genetic Discrimination
- “Supplemental Proposed Rules for Social Security Numbers and No-Match Letters”
- “Workers' Compensation and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Are Injured Employees ‘Disabled’?”
- House of Representatives Seek to Expand ADA Protection”
- Final Rules for Mothers' and Newborns' Health Protection", 1996
- "Guidance for No-Match Letters Issued”
- "Economic Stimulus Significantly Impacts Human Resources”
- “Resignation from Employment & Avoidance of Retaliation Claim”
- "Legislation Significantly Impacts Practice before WCJ and WCAB”
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Dauphin County Bar Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Robert J. Baker |
| Firm | The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP |
| Address | 150 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 103, Camp Hill, PA 17101 |
| Phone | 610-666-7700 |
| Phone | 717-909-5173 |
| Website | www.chartwelllaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |