Employment Law

Herzberg Law Group attorneys have broad experience in the area of employment law. We provide holistic and practical advice by building relationships with our clients, and understanding their businesses and goals. We strive to be efficient, nimble and realistic when providing advice, and tailor our recommendations and solutions to the particular needs and desires of each company. Employment advice is never one-size-fits-all, and we bring our experience and creativity to each situation.

We counsel clients regarding issues related to the Federal discrimination statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and their comparable state statutes. Our practice also includes drafting handbooks, employment policies, analyzing current practices, and strategizing, advising and implementing necessary changes.While we are committed to helping our clients avoid costly and time-consuming litigation, at times it is unavoidable. When necessary, we aggressively represent our clients’ interests in court, at arbitration and before state and Federal agencies throughout the country. The types of cases we handle include:

Non-competition, restrictive covenants and trade secret claims

Discrimination and retaliation claims filed by former and current employees under these statutes:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Family and Medical Leave Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act

Contract disputes related to employment agreements and vendor contracts

Wage-and-hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws

For help with your Employment Law needs, please contact one of our attorneys.

Employment Law

Representative Matters

Defended New York citywide garage management company concerning a class action wage-and-hour claim brought by current and former employees; negotiated favorable settlement.

Defended nationwide retail chain concerning EEOC charges filed by former employees in various states throughout the United States.

Defended New York-based financial institution and won full dismissal with prejudice of a complaint of disability discrimination filed in the District of New Jersey by a former employee.

Won dismissal of a complaint filed before the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer by a former employee who claimed discrimination on the basis of his immigration status.