Criminal Law

• Sex Crimes
  Additionally, there are other qualities the law establishes protections in an employment context, for when employers take actions based on an individual’s arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, and status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses.
• Misdemeanors
  The Act sets forth various requirements for sealing convictions. Misdemeanors, for example, may only be sealed if three years have passed since you were released from incarceration, or since the sentencing date, if you were not sentenced to incarceration. During these three years, you must not have received any additional convictions or have a New York criminal charge pending. If you do, you must wait another three years from the date of release or alternative sentencing date for the newest conviction.
• Murder
  Generally, a conviction will not be sealed while you are on probation or parole for that same conviction. Convictions for sexual offenses, sexually violent offenses, and most non-drug Class A felonies such as manslaughter or murder will not be eligible to be sealed.
• Manslaughter

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
  Employment discrimination can happen anywhere, a restaurant, a store, in manufacturing, in jobs that require manual labor and in jobs that require a Ph.D.
• Employment Contract
  Our employment lawyers assist clients, including executives and professionals, in negotiating agreements that regulate the terms and conditions of the employee-employer relationship. Either through an employment agreement at the start of a working relationship or a separation agreement, our priority is to protect your rights and interests as an employee and your reputation in your field.
• Employment Litigation
  As an employee in the state of New York, you can rest assured that you have many legal rights and protections that are designed to keep you safe and free from exploitation. Over the last several decades, federal, state, and even city laws have been created and revised to shield workers from exposure to unsafe working conditions, overtime without pay, employment discrimination, and other forms of injustice in the workplace. While you may have heard the terms “employment law†and “labor law†used interchangeably, these terms actually refer to two distinct topics. Employment law in New York deals with the relationship between an employee and an employer, which encompasses topics such as working hours, wages, hiring policies, overtime pay, employment discrimination, retaliation, and more. Labor laws, on the other hand, apply to issues between an employer and a group of employees or other individuals, such as a labor union. For instance, labor law often refers to matters like union membership, collective bargaining agreements, and other disputes involving a labor union. Employment and labor laws in New York can be complex to understand, especially if your employer does not answer your questions or address your concerns. Although most employers act in good faith and respect an employee’s rights at work, employment issues and even violations of an employee’s workplace rights can happen to anyone at any time. Unfortunately, many employees may not be familiar with their rights and options in these situations, subjecting them to feelings of isolation, confusion, and powerlessness.
• Severance Agreement
  O Generally, an employee should expect a severance agreement to contain a promise from the employer to provide financial and non-financial benefits to the employee. In exchange for these benefits, the severance agreement will state terms that ask the former employee to waive any legal rights they may have to sue, or otherwise pursue claims, against their former employer.
• Sexual Harassment
  If you are suffering from sexual harassment at work, call us at 212-627-8100 to get the information, support and representation you need to make it stop. We also pursue compensation where there has been loss of income, promotion or other measurable monetary damages.

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Disability Discrimination
  Disability discrimination is an ongoing problem in many workplaces, despite multiple laws against it. As a worker or prospective hire with a disability, you’re entitled to certain rights and protections under those laws. You shouldn’t have to face discrimination or unfair treatment on account of your disability.