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:
What Are Employer Responsibilities Under New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act?
Mar 28, 2025
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”) is expected to take effect on June 2, 2025. The Act’s implementation was pushed back due to...
How Can Employers Prevent Wage and Hour Claims?
Mar 19, 2025
As discussed in our February 10, 2025, article, misclassifying workers can result in claims for unpaid wages and overtime, as well as fines and...
What Does the Return to the 2020 Title IX Rules Mean for Schools?
Feb 24, 2025
The United States Department of Education (DOE) issued a Dear Colleague Letter on January 31, 2025. This Letter announced that the DOE will enforce...
What is the Recent Amendment to New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law?
Feb 10, 2025
Workers' compensation coverage has expanded in New York after Governor Hochul signed new legislation, which went into effect on January 1, 2025....
Why Are Wage and Hour Claims So Prevalent?
Feb 10, 2025
Wage and hour claims are at the forefront of many employment disputes. These claims have increased due to the uncertainty that comes with...
ICE Raids Are Here: How Can Your Organization Prepare?
Feb 10, 2025
President Trump has signed numerous Executive Orders pertaining to the United States’ Immigration policies within his first few days of office. The...
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