Employment Law Overview
Employment Law In New York City
At Sack & Sack, Attorneys at Law, we have been practicing employment law in the NYC area since 1989. Our practice chiefly involves (1) assisting client in the negotiation of their pre-employment contracts and compensation, as well as the timing and management of leaving their prior employment; (2) advising clients as they endure on-the-job discrimination or exploitation, ensuring that they properly document a protest of adverse employment action; (3) advising clients who are protected by various whistleblowing laws; (4) post-employment severance negotiations; and, (5) post-employment breach of contract and discrimination litigation. Our verdicts and settlements reflect the courtroom skills, legal acumen and persistence required to prevail in a legal system tilted in the employer’s favor.
We understand that your current situation has caused great stress and has you worried about your future. We will do everything we can to uphold your rights and fight for the compensation or legal remedy you desire and deserve. Call our office and speak to us today at 212-702-9000..
Employee Advocacy In Employment Law
We represent executives, managers, sales professionals and all employees who have suffered adverse employment actions or disputes with an employer. This is not a comprehensive list, but it reflects the bulk of our cases:
- Severance Disputes — High-level executives and other high earners with compensation contracts
- Wage/Compensation Disputes — Sales commissions, unpaid overtime, wage and hour claims
- Restrictive Covenants/Breach of Contract — Non-competes and other employee contracts
- Civil Rights Litigation — Job discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability
- EEOC Claims — Properly filing a discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or a state Human Rights Commission is a crucial step toward resolution or foundation for further litigation
- Whistleblower Retaliation — Firing for reporting illegal activities
- Sexual Harassment — Quid pro quo or hostile work environment
- Religious Discrimination — Intolerance, harassment, or refusal to accommodate religious practices
- Gender Discrimination — Unequal pay, failure to promote, pregnancy discrimination
Charting Executive Careers
As an outgrowth of our successful advocacy in severance negotiations, we also handle executive compensation on the front end, advising senior level executives with promotions by negotiating the terms, compensation, perks and parachutes of their next job. Many employment agreements are significantly different when an employee is relocated to or from the United States, and we can assist in the negotiation of various types of “ex-pat” packages.
Cleaning House
When there is no conflict of interest, we also counsel employers on terminating or disciplining problem employees without exposing the company to lawsuits for breach of contract, harassment, discrimination or retaliation. We also routinely conduct seminars and workshops for employers and general counsel on preventative steps they can utilize to avoid lawyers like ours and the claims we routinely bring.
Your Go-To Employment Law Firm
Our team of lawyers at Sack & Sack, Attorneys at Law welcomes inquiries throughout New York City, Long Island and beyond, including attorney referrals. We offer a free consultation, and we represent employees on a flat fee or contingency fee basis. Contact us today.