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:
Individual Liability For Employment Law Violations
Aug 15, 2010
Almost everyone is aware that a company or corporate entity can be found liable for violations of employment laws. Oftentimes, however, owners and...
Deductions for Overpayments and Wage Advances Prohibited Under New York Law
Aug 3, 2010
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is “can we deduct an overpayment or wage advance from our employee’s paycheck?” To...
New Jersey Governor Signs Public Workers Pension Law
Jul 15, 2010
On June 28, 2011, Governor Chris Christie passed sweeping changes to New Jersey's pension and health care contribution laws for public workers. ...
USDOL Launches Wage & Hour National Awareness Campaign
Apr 23, 2010
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) recently launched a national awareness campaign entitled "We Can Help," which is aimed at "promoting...
HIRE Act Provides Employers with Two New Tax Benefits
Apr 15, 2010
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, provides employers who hire certain previously unemployed or...
Break Time For Nursing Mothers Now Required Under Federal Law
Apr 15, 2010
Section 4207 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) entitled “Reasonable Break Time For Nursing Mothers,” amends Section 7 of the...
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