Employment Law Firm Services
- Advising on compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations relating to discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
- Counseling on attendance, leave and accommodation issues, including development and application of policies pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), state/local leave laws and workers’ compensation laws.
- Providing guidance on federal, state, and local wage and hour issues such as overtime, DOL audits and regulations, intern rules, independent contractor agreements, commission schedules and FLSA regulations.
- Developing and implementing federally mandated policies, including Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
Halpern & Scrom provides the employment law services you need to maintain a safe and compliant environment. To learn more about our employment law firm services, click on the topic you want to learn more about from the selection below:
“Ministerial Exception” Upheld by the Second Circuit
Jul 27, 2017
The Second Circuit recently ruled in Fratello v. Archdiocese of New York, et. al. that ministers are barred from bringing employment discrimination...
Bring Your Own Device to the Workplace
Jul 27, 2017
The bring your own device (“BYOD”) trend has been advanced by millennials in the workplace. BYOD policies allow employees to use their personal...
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Jun 29, 2017
As seen in recent news, sexual harassment allegations seem to be a continuing issue for employers, despite their initiatives to prevent such claims....
Regulations Regarding the New York Family Leave Law
May 25, 2017
As reported in a prior Newsletter, New York State is mandating paid family leave for all employees. The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law...
New York Education Updates
Apr 27, 2017
April 2017 has demonstrated New York’s enthusiasm for accessible education through the extension of New York City’s free preschool program and the...
NYC Prohibits Pay History Questions
Apr 27, 2017
The New York City Council passed a law, which will become effective 180 days after it is signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, that prevents employers...
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