Employment Law Services - Garden City, N.Y., New York, N.Y

Employment Law
Good employment lawyers must be skilled in handling problems that often are emotionally charged and frequently involve complex human relations issues and legal questions. Our in-depth knowledge and broad experience enable us to find creative solutions to difficult employment issues.

Our goal is to achieve cost-effective resolutions that meet our clients' objectives. When negotiated resolution is not possible, we vigorously pursue those objectives through litigation. By solving work-related problems, we help create work environments that are rewarding, challenging and free from discrimination and unlawful conduct.

The firm provides counsel on a full spectrum of employment law related issues, engages in all aspects of employment-related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and regularly handles mediations and arbitrations. As recognized leaders in this field, we frequently are asked by the media and professional organizations to comment on such topics as workplace discrimination and sexual harassment.

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Litigation and Mediation

Government Audits and Investigations

Severance Agreements and Employment Agreements

Internal Investigations

Discrimination and Harassment

Employment Policies

Employment Law Services:

• Employment Agreements, including Executive Contracts, Restrictive Covenants, Confidentiality, Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Internal Investigations, Training Programs, Employee Manuals and Employment Policies and Procedures
• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Claims
• Retaliation Claims
• Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Claims on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin and pregnancy
• Severance Agreements
• Wage/Salary Claims and Wage and Hour Violations/Audits (FLSA)
• Claims for Unpaid Commissions
• Breach of Contract
• Whistleblower Claims
• Benefit Disputes, Pension Claims and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Claims
• Employment Mediation and Arbitration
• FINRA Claims
• New York General Municipal Law claims (Section 205, 207, etc.)
• Qui Tam Claims
• FMLA and Reasonable Accommodations
• Background Checks and Privacy Issues
• Employee Classification (FLSA): exempt/non-exempt classifications;1099/W-2 employee classifications; unpaid interns; independent contractors/employee misclassification issues
• NYS Wage Theft Prevention Act: Compliance
• EEOC and NYS Division of Human Rights Cases
• NYS Hospitality Wage Order Compliance/Training/Claims
• NYS Department of Labor Investigations/Audits
• Social Media Policies and Issues
• WARN Act
• Equal Pay Act
• Class Actions
• Prevailing Wage Requirements on Public Works (New York Labor Law Section 220, Federal Davis-Bacon Act)