The attorneys in the Labor & Employment Practice Area represent clients on all aspects of traditional labor and corporate employment law matters. We recognize that employers are challenged by an ever-changing legal landscape when it comes to labor and employment laws that regulate the workplace. Our attorneys focus on strategies and solutions to find creative and economically practical ways to assist our clients in accomplishing their goals and avoiding legal issues. We represent clients ranging from Fortune 500 publicly traded companies to smaller privately held businesses to individuals in all facets of labor and employment law-related matters.
Labor & Employment Litigation
Our attorneys regularly represent clients against charges before state and federal administrative agencies, as well as in state and federal courts. We also help resolve disputes in alternative dispute resolution forums, including arbitration and mediation. Our attorneys handle litigation involving all aspects of labor and employment matters such as union/management grievances, wrongful discharge, wage and hour issues, and employment-related contract disputes. Our approach is to help clients reduce risk and resolve disputes efficiently and in a manner consistent with the client's business strategies and priorities.
Labor & Employment Counseling
Our attorneys advise employers on day-to-day employee relations issues and provide assistance mainly to human resources professionals and in-house legal staff in developing and implementing employment policies and procedures.
Our services include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Drafting and implementing employment-related corporate documents such as restrictive covenant agreements, various stock and compensation plans, and executive employment, consulting and separation/severance agreements;
- Drafting and reviewing employee handbooks, manuals, and policies and procedures guidelines;
- Resolving hiring, retention and termination disputes; Counseling on discrimination, harassment, reductions in force, wrongful discharge, and whistle-blowing;
- Counseling on wage and hour claims, breach of contract, restrictive covenant and tortuous interference claims;
- Counseling on employee benefits issues such as paid time off, COBRA, leaves of absences and disabilities in the workplace; and
- Counseling on drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and electronic monitoring (e.g. e-mails, voicemails, Internet usage, etc.).
More Legal and Business Bylines From Labor Employment Giordano
- New Jersey Employers: $8.38 Minimum Wage Effective January 1 - (Posted On Thursday, October 02, 2014)
- January 6, 2014 Deadline For Employers To Comply With New Jersey Gender Equity Notice And Posting Requirements - (Posted On Monday, January 06, 2014)
- Newark City Council Introduces Paid Sick Leave Ordinance - (Posted On Wednesday, November 13, 2013)
- Jersey City Implements Paid Sick Leave Requirement - (Posted On Thursday, September 26, 2013)
- Can Compliance Officers Be Whistleblowers? - (Posted On Thursday, September 05, 2013)
- “Borgata Babes” Physical Appearance Standards Do Not Violate the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) - (Posted On Wednesday, August 07, 2013)
- New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Standards For New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Retaliation Claims - (Posted On Thursday, July 18, 2013)
- New Jersey Domestic Violence Leave Bill Receives Final Legislative Approval - (Posted On Tuesday, May 28, 2013)
- New Jersey “Facebook Bill” Update - (Posted On Wednesday, April 03, 2013)
- Compliance With Wage & Hour Laws In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy - (Posted On Wednesday, November 07, 2012)