Labor & Employment
Offering employers valuable guidance on a wide range of employment law issues.
Faced with myriad, complex workforce challenges, businesses dealing with human resource-related issues must have a capable partner by their side to successfully manage the employment relationship. For many businesses on Long Island and in New York, Farrell Fritz is that partner. Our employment lawyers work closely with clients to develop comprehensive, practical solutions for all types of employment-related situations.
Working Closely with Management
Every day, we work with executives, human resources professionals and supervisors to create effective employment policies and procedures for managing the daily issues that arise in the workplace. Focusing on practical yet sophisticated solutions for navigating the complex field of labor and employment laws, we:
- Develop innovative, clear, and effective employment policies and procedures.
- Advise on leaves of absence in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State Human Rights Law.
- Devise alcohol and drug-free workplace programs, including equitable drug testing and screening policies.
- Draft employment, executive compensation, and severance agreements.
- Create interactive training programs on a variety of topics, including unlawful harassment, performance management, diversity, and workplace violence.
- Counsel on the labor and employment law issues associated with mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence.
- Address issues relating to COBRA, ERISA, and other health and welfare benefit plans.
Defending Employers
Whether representing a small, closely held business, a not-for-profit organization or a large, publicly traded company, Farrell Fritz leverages our extensive experience to successfully defend claims efficiently. Our employment litigation lawyers:
- Counsel, investigate, and litigate harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims involving the Equal Pay Act, Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law.
- Defend claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and New York State Labor Laws.
- Litigate breach-of-contract, tort issues, and class action wage and hour claims.
Negotiating Agreements & Arbitrating Disputes
A unionized workforce presents its own unique issues; the Farrell Fritz labor lawyers enable clients to effectively manage them. We work with employers to develop sound working relationships with employees and, when needed, their bargaining representatives. Our labor attorneys represent employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), engage in collective bargaining, and represent management in grievance hearings and arbitrations.
Protecting Trade Secrets & Confidential Information
Sometimes, protecting a client’s business operations, confidential information, and trade secrets requires that we litigate to ensure restrictive covenants are enforced, which may involve a restraining order or a preliminary injunction. Our experienced employment litigation lawyers have successfully handled such claims regarding noncompete, non-solicitation, and garden leave provisions.
Professionals
Articles & Advisories
Employers Delve Into the Weeds of Cannabis Law
Domenique Camacho Moran, partner at Farrell Fritz, was quoted in this article. Attitudes have certainly come a long way when…
April 30, 2019
3 Things to Keep You Up at Night: Strategies to Protect You and Your Business from Significant Employment Headaches
Contractors face an increasing maze of employment laws, rules, and regulations. As the weather turns warmer and the days grow…
April 16, 2019
Sexual Harassment Legislation Imposes New Employer Obligations
New York’s FY 2019 Executive Budget includes new legislation aimed at combatting sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the…
April 23, 2018
Red Card: Using the National Football League’s “Rooney Rule” to Eject Race Discrimination from English Professional Soccer’s Managerial and Executive Hiring Practices
February 07, 2013
Client Advisory: When the Weather Outside is Frightful: To Pay or Not to Pay
While many businesses continue to struggle in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the dark days of winter are bearing down.…
January 10, 2013
Client Advisory – The 2012 Employment Law Holiday Countdown
December 2012 The 2012 Employment Law Holiday Countdown As we close 2012, keep in mind these 10 employment law tips!…
December 17, 2012
Whetting the Whistle: How firms getting fed funds may find the most powerful watchdogs are now inside their company
October 23, 2012
News
Lovin’ > Hatin’? McDonald’s Hit with 25 Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
McDonald’s is currently facing 25 lawsuits and federal complaints that were filed May 21 in 20 American cities accusing the world’s largest…
June 28, 2019
Gig Economy Plaintiffs Will Test-Drive New SCOTUS Ruling Against Arbitration
Domenique Camacho Moran, partner at Farrell Fritz, was quoted in this article. Domenique Camacho Moran, a labor and employment partner…
February 14, 2019
Who’s Who in Labor Law – Irene Zoupaniotis
Irene Zoupaniotis, a labor & employment associate at Farrell Fritz, P.C., assists in the representation of employers in all aspects…
February 05, 2019
Handling embezzlement in the workplace
When embezzlement hits, many companies are taken by surprise. Conducting a calculated and methodical investigation can be key in recovering…
December 26, 2018
Preventing sexual harassment at work
Domenique Camacho Moran, labor and employment partner at Farrell Fritz, is quoted in this article. Employers have been given more…
October 29, 2018
Should Facebook Limit Its Targeting Options for Job Ads to Prevent Discrimination?
Domenique Camacho Moran, labor and employment partner at Farrell Fritz, is quoted in this article. Facebook has been under steady…
October 25, 2018
Molloy College names new chairman, board member
John P. McEntee, partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C., was named as new chairman of Molloy College’s Board of Trustees last month after…
July 25, 2018
Who’s Who in Labor Law – Domenique Camacho Moran
Domenique Camacho Moran is a partner at Farrell Fritz and leads the firm’s labor and employment practice group. As an…
February 28, 2018
Absent with Leave: Paid Family Leave has begun in NY, but questions remain
Paid Family Leave has begun in NY, but questions remain Paid Family Leave took effect in New York at the…
January 22, 2018
Opiates in the Office
While opioids take a toll in terms of deaths, they also take a toll in terms of the workplace, impacting…
November 16, 2017
Press Releases
29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz has a combined total of 29 attorneys selected to the 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 17, 2019
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.…
August 15, 2019
Irene A. Zoupaniotis Appointed to the Queens Theatre Board
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Irene A. Zoupaniotis has recently been appointed to the Queens Theatre board. The…
December 12, 2018
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the seventh consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 ranking…
November 01, 2018
30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Leading Lawyers in Their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys selected to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 13, 2018
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019.…
August 09, 2018
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2017
31 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice
Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 31 attorneys selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New…
September 20, 2017
Ten Farrell Fritz Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Farrell Fritz congratulates ten attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018.…
August 15, 2017
Farrell Fritz Receives Tier 1 Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the fifth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2016
Pro Bono
Helping the Edwin Gould Academy so They Can Help Others
The Edwin Gould Academy is a center that provides affordable housing, education, and job training to young adults from the…
July 18, 2011
Helping NYC Public School Children Get & Stay Healthy
Wellness in the Schools (WITS) was created in 2005 by a group of New York City public school parents united…
April 07, 2011
Dance Company Faces a Financial Penalty that Threatens Its Existence
Founded in Long Island City in 1998, this non-profit professional dance company performs in New York City, tours and teaches…
November 05, 2010
Long Island Arts Alliance
Thanks to Long Island’s diverse and impressive cultural institutions, residents don’t have to go far to see a Rodin or…
January 01, 2010
Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation
LIAF began in 1988 in typical grass-roots fashion. Five women, each of whom had a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s…
January 01, 2010
East River Development Alliance
“Think Local” is a guiding principle of the East River Development Alliance, an organization founded in 2003 specifically to assist…
January 01, 2010
Representing a Church in an Employment Dispute
Farrell Fritz lawyers have devoted their time and expertise to an area church that had been involved in a protracted…
January 01, 2010
Providing Legal Care for a Local Nurse
Farrell Fritz recently represented a local nurse on a pro bono basis in an effort to negotiate with the State…
January 01, 2010