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Labor & Employment Law

At Hurwitz Fine, our Labor & Employment Law team partners with employers to navigate the complexities of workplace law. Led by Amber E. Storr and Anastasia M. McCarthy, our experienced attorneys provide proactive advice and counsel, conduct thorough workplace special investigations, and defend employers in state and federal litigation. Whether drafting policies, managing sensitive employee matters, or representing clients before regulatory agencies, our team delivers practical, results-driven solutions to minimize risk and protect your business.
 

Advice & Counsel

Our attorneys work closely with employers to prevent problems before they arise. We provide day-to-day legal guidance on a wide range of workplace issues, including:

  • Personnel management, workplace policies, and compliance with federal and New York State employment laws
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and separation agreements
  • Designing employee handbooks, progressive discipline procedures, and risk management strategies
  • New York State Disability Benefits Law, federal COBRA continuation rights and HIPAA, termination/substitution of group health/accident insurance and conversion of life insurance
  • Counseling on employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) coverage issues
  • Keeping clients ahead of emerging trends, including:
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Program Challenges – auditing and aligning DEI efforts with evolving legal standards
    • Remote & Hybrid Workplace Compliance – wage and hour compliance, multi-jurisdictional labor law, and remote discipline policies
    • Reproductive Health & Employment Law – pregnancy accommodations, discrimination risks, and compliance with the PWFA, ADA, Title VII, and NYS laws
       

Special Investigations

Our team conducts discreet, thorough investigations that help employers uncover facts, mitigate risks, and take corrective action when needed. We have extensive experience handling:

  • Workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other misconduct
  • Corporate internal investigations involving fraud, embezzlement, financial irregularities, and regulatory violations
  • Training and education for management and HR professionals to support compliant workplace cultures
  • Delivering impartial findings and practical recommendations that protect both business operations and reputations

 

Litigation

When disputes escalate, our attorneys have the skill and experience to defend employers across the full spectrum of employment law litigation. We regularly represent clients in:

  • Federal and state court employment litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution of claims such as mediation and arbitration
  • Arbitration of disciplinary actions under collective bargaining agreements
  • Agency proceedings before:
    • New York State Division of Human Rights
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    • New York State and Federal Departments of Labor (wage & hour audits, child labor, compliance enforcement)
    • New York State Unemployment Insurance Division and Appeals Board
    • Workers’ Compensation Board

We have extensive experience defending against claims of:

  • Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or HIV/AIDS status
  • Sexual harassment under Title VII and state law
  • Retaliation claims and Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) disputes
  • Breach of employment contracts and restrictive covenant litigation

We understand the challenges employers face in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. Our Labor & Employment attorneys deliver practical guidance, strategic investigations, and aggressive defense when litigation arises, with the goal of safeguarding your company and helping your business thrive.

 

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