Labor & Employment
We represent individuals, employers, and labor unions in state and federal court proceedings, labor arbitration hearings, and proceedings before state and federal administrative
agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the NYS Division of Human Rights, the National Labor Relations Board, the NY Public Employment Relations Board,
and the federal and state Departments of Labor.
We are AV rated, which means our work and ethics are of the highest quality as determined by a peer review of judges and lawyers.
Martindale-Hubbell named us a Top-Rated Labor & Employment Lawyer and gave us a Client Distinction Award, which recognizes outstanding communication ability,
responsiveness, quality of service, and “value for the money.”
We are also a Best Lawyer & Law Firm in America in Employment Law (Individuals). This is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer review survey of millions of
confidential evaluations by top attorneys. Steve Modica has been named Lawyer of the Year from Best Lawyers for his Employment Law work.
Representative services include:
- prosecuting and defending employment discrimination, breach of employment contract, non-compete, whistleblower, and other related lawsuits for private businesses, not-for-profit agencies, municipal governments, labor unions, and individuals;
- counseling private businesses, not-for-profit agencies, municipal governments, labor unions, and individuals in labor and employment law matters including drafting Employee Handbooks and policies;
- prosecuting and defending grievances and unfair labor, improper practice, and discrimination charges for private businesses, not-for-profit agencies, municipal governments, labor unions, and individuals;
- mediating disputes;
- negotiating collective bargaining agreements; and
- negotiating severance and other separation agreements.