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File 01 — Employment

New York Employment Law Attorneys

Representing both employers and employees. Workplace disputes carry real legal and financial consequences, and the outcome often depends on how quickly and precisely a matter is handled.

Employment claims are time-sensitive. Discrimination, harassment, and wage claims are subject to strict filing deadlines under federal and New York law — waiting can mean losing your right to recover. The sooner you reach out, the more options you have.
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Employer Representation

We serve as ongoing counsel to New York employers, helping build compliant, well-documented workplace practices that reduce legal exposure before disputes arise.

  • Employment & Severance Agreements — Contracts, severance packages, and separation agreements drafted to hold up under scrutiny.
  • Wage, Hour & Overtime Compliance — Guidance under the FLSA and New York Labor Law to prevent unpaid-wage exposure.
  • Discrimination & Harassment Policy Development — Handbooks, reporting procedures, and manager training built to withstand an EEOC or state Division of Human Rights complaint.
  • Executive Compensation & Benefits — Structuring compensation, equity, and bonus arrangements that are both competitive and compliant.
  • Reductions in Force — WARN Act and ADEA/OWBPA-compliant guidance for layoffs and restructurings.
  • Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation & Confidentiality Agreements — Enforceable restrictive covenants under current New York law.
  • Workplace Investigations — Independent, defensible investigation of internal complaints.
  • Employment Litigation & Arbitration — Defense representation when a dispute proceeds to a formal claim.

Employee Representation

If you believe you have been discriminated against, harassed, underpaid, or terminated unlawfully, you do not have to navigate that process alone or accept your employer's version of events.

We offer both contingency and hourly fee arrangements for employee-side matters, and will discuss which structure fits your situation during your free consultation.
  • Discrimination Claims — Race, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, and other protected-class discrimination.
  • Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment — Confidential representation and, where appropriate, litigation.
  • Wrongful Termination & Retaliation — Representation for employees terminated or punished for lawful conduct, including whistleblowing.
  • Unpaid Wages & Overtime Recovery — Pursuit of unpaid overtime, misclassification claims, and wage theft under the FLSA and NYLL.
  • Severance Negotiation — Review and negotiation of severance offers before you sign anything.
  • Whistleblower & Class Action Matters — Representation for individuals and groups reporting unlawful employer conduct.

Common Questions

Retaliation for consulting an attorney or asserting your legal rights is itself unlawful. A confidential consultation carries no obligation and does not put your current position at risk.

Most people aren't certain until their situation has been reviewed. A free consultation exists precisely to answer that question — there is no cost or commitment to find out where you stand.

We offer both contingency and hourly arrangements depending on the matter. We'll walk through the options that apply to your situation before you decide anything.