Andrew Wolf

Cleveland, OH Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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216-274-2258

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Works at

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

58 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Andrew J. Wolf specializes in all aspects of labor and employment law. He defends employers in employment-based litigation, including allegations of wrongful termination under state law, employment discrimination under state and federal law, allegations of violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, allegations of minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Andrew also represents parties in litigation regarding non-competition agreements and trade secret violations under state and federal law.

Administratively, Andrew has experience assisting employers with matters before the Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Education, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Ohio Industrial Commission, Ohio State Employment Relations Board and other state employment agencies.

Andrew also is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who advises clients on claim management, defends clients in hearings before the Ohio Industrial Commission and litigates court appeals of workers’ compensation matters.

Andrew also advises clients on employment-related matters, drafts employment agreements and policies and conducts training on employment matters.

Locations

Cleveland, Ohio

216-621-0150

200 Public Square, Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114

Education

College of William & Mary, J.D., graduated 2013
Case Western Reserve University, B.A., graduated 2010

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2013

Court Admissions

U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio, 2014
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Ohio, 2016
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2015

Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association - Member
Wooster Speech and Debate Team - Volunteer Coach

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America from 2021-2024 for work in:

Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2024
Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers - 2024
Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2023
Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers - 2023
Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2022
Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2021
Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2021

Awards:

The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2026
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Labor and Employment Law – Management, 2021-24; Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2021-24; Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers; 2023-24
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2022-25

Insights

NLRB Provides Guidance on Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements in Light of McLaren Macomb Decision

The legal world has been reeling since the February 21, 2023 McLaren Macomb decision, in which the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) determined that standard non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements violate employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or the “Act”).

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The Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Banning Most Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that bans most worker noncompete agreements.

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FTC Ban on Worker Non-Compete Agreements Enjoined by U.S. District Court Judge

On July 3, 2024, a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas granted a stay and preliminary injunction on the United States Federal Trade Commission’s near-total ban on noncompete agreements.

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U.S. Department of Labor Proposed New Rule Regarding Worker Classification Analysis

On February 26, 2026, the United States Department of Labor proposed a new rule addressing the analysis used for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors.

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Cuyahoga County Bans Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture

This new ordinance bans discrimination based on hair texture and style, if such hair texture or style is “commonly associated with a particular race or national origin.”

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The Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Banning Most Non Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that bans most worker noncompete agreements. See Fed. Trade Comm’n, Non-Compete Clause Rule, RIN2084-AB74 (Apr. 23, 2024). The final rule, which becomes effective September 4, 2024, provides that it is an unfair method of competition for employers to enter into non-compete agreements with workers.

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FTC Vote Delayed, But More Turbulence for Non-Compete Provisions Forecasted

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