- EmbezzlementMr. Parsons’ practice is rooted in his understanding of his clients’ interests. His skill in preparation and communication allow him to negotiate top-dollar settlements. Mr. Parsons’ problem solving extends beyond recovering ERISA contributions. He has negotiated a sale/leaseback transaction that allowed a client buying a solar power installation to claim $184,800 in renewable tax credits, negotiated a $500,000 fidelity bond payout to cover losses from a union treasurer’s embezzlement and negotiated mezzanine financing of a building renovation project.
- Employment DiscriminationSeth Ptasiewicz is a Partner with the law firm of KHPP. Mr. Ptasiewicz brings over 30 years of experience representing the interests of employees, management, and unions in all facets of labor and employment, including litigating numerous claims involving employment discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, family medical leave, accommodation of employee disability, violation of prevailing wage laws, and unfair labor practice before the federal and state courts in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and federal and state Departments of Labor.
- Employment ContractIn addition, we are prepared to advise clients on programs to prevent future employment related legal problems in the workplace. We routinely evaluate and prepare employee handbooks, employment agreements, sexual harassment policies, drug and alcohol policies, privacy policies for electronic communications, promotion and discharge practices, and affirmative action programs. Our attorneys are also skilled collective bargaining negotiators and regularly obtain favorable collective bargaining agreement provisions for our clients.
- Employment LitigationMs. Chang has worked in both the government and private sectors. Ms. Chang served as an investigator with the New York City Department of Education and a judicial extern with the Office of Administrative Law – Newark, NJ. Ms. Chang also previously served as law clerk to The Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr., Ocean County Superior Court. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Chang’s practice focused on commercial and employment litigation.
- Sexual Harassment
- Personal Injury