- Represented a multi-state employer on all of its employment problems, including disability, discrimination and benefits issues.
- Helped businesses investigate and respond to sensitive sexual harassment claims and issues.
- Litigated age, sex, race discrimination and ADA/disability cases.
- Established effective programs for implementing the Family & Medical Leave Act.
- Negotiated and litigated covenants not to compete, trade secret and other confidential information cases.
- Provided guidance on how to minimize losses from employee theft.
- Convinced an ex-employee to drop a defamation lawsuit against a large computer company without incurring any expenses for our client.
- Succeeded in throwing out an AIDS claim pursued by the New York State Division of Human Rights.
- Helped a small business defend itself against an employee who stole its trade secrets.
- Prosecuted a multi-million dollar bonus claim under an executive compensation plan.
- Obtained summary judgment affirmed on appeal dismissing a claim against a plan administrator for over $150,000.
- Effectively represented a company charged with wrongfully discharging an employee who became involved in a fight.
- Counseled hospitals and other businesses on how to avoid the legal hurdles involved in downsizing.
- Negotiated settlement and release packages for employees and departing executives in various industries.
- Counseled employers with regard to labor practices, and assisting employers to recognize unlawful practices prior to the commencement of proceedings challenging the labor practice.
- Handled grievance and arbitration proceedings pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.
- Advocated on behalf of employers relative to unfair labor practice charges, as well as representation and other proceedings, before the National Labor Relations Board.
- Litigated improper practice charges, as well as representation and other proceedings, before the NYS Public Employment Relations Board.
- Counseled and trained management personnel and supervisors regarding the handling of unions, union issues, and grievances.
- Counseled large client regarding union organizing campaigns.
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