Employment Law - Counseling and Litigation

Krantz & Berman LLP represents business and individuals in disputes involving a wide variety of employment-related issues. We also assist businesses in complying with local, state and federal employment laws and guiding companies to avoid mistakes that can otherwise lead to employment litigation.

Employment Litigation

Employment litigation issues may be divided into discrimination and non-discrimination related disputes. Our firm regularly handles cases in the following areas:

Discrimination Litigation

Title VII
New York State Human Rights Law
New York City Human Rights Law
Sexual Harassment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Rehabilitation Act
Section 1981
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Constructive Discharge
Retaliation

Non Discrimination Litigation

Breach of Employment Agreements
Restrictive Covenants/Non-Competes
Trade Secrets
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Wage and Hour Disputes
Whistleblower Claims
Partnership Disputes

Employment Counseling

Our law firm provides clients with strategies for limiting exposure to workplace litigation by providing the following services:

Preparation of Employee Handbooks
Guidance on Hiring, Discipline and Termination
Guidance on Terms and Benefits of Employment
Sexual Harassment Investigations
Drafting and Review of Non-Compete Agreements
Title VII Compliance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance
Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) Compliance
Wage and Hour Compliance
Drafting and Reviewing Employment Contracts
Drafting and Reviewing Severance Agreements

Seminars on Employee Conduct and Relationships

Our attorneys offer seminars and training designed to educate supervisors and managers on common errors that lead to litigation. Some of the topics we commonly cover include hiring, firing, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other issues that commonly affect employer-employee relations.

Our experienced attorneys at Krantz & Berman LLP are committed to providing skilled and effective employment litigation defense.