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:
When Should an Employer Consider Contacting a Litigation Attorney?
Employers are encouraged to take preventative measures to avoid employment claims by providing employees with up-to-date handbooks that outline the...
What Are the New Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines on Harassment?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the Guidance) recently. The...
What are California Employers Required to Include in Their Workplace Violence Prevention Plan?
Effective July 1, 2024, California employers in general industries are expected to create, implement, and manage a Workplace Violence Prevention...
How Does the Amendment to the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act Affect New York State Employers?
As stated in our prior newsletter article, New York State Labor Law has expanded the legal protections available to nursing employees. Under the...
What is the New Rule Regarding the Federal Pregnancy Workers Act?
In our April 26, 2023, article, we informed readers of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s (PWFA) implementation and its extension to protect...
How Will the Final Rule from The U.S. DOL Impact Employers and Employees?
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final overtime rule defining the exemptions for executive, administrative, and...