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:
New York Education Updates
Apr 27, 2017
April 2017 has demonstrated New York’s enthusiasm for accessible education through the extension of New York City’s free preschool program and the...
NYC Prohibits Pay History Questions
Apr 27, 2017
The New York City Council passed a law, which will become effective 180 days after it is signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, that prevents employers...
Los Angeles’ “Ban the Box” Ordinance
Mar 23, 2017
Los Angeles has become the next city to enact “ban the box” legislation. Under the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, also...
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Mar 23, 2017
On March 22, 2017, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal laws regarding the education of students with disabilities...
Emotional Damages Granted in FLSA Suit
Mar 23, 2017
The Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, recently held that employees who file a claim under the Fair Labor Standards...
Planning Appropriate Interview Questions
Feb 28, 2017
Conducting interviews for new employees can be a challenging task, particularly if interviewers are unfamiliar with relevant laws that restrict what...
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