About

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Goldberg Segalla Employment and Labor attorneys provide risk management, compliance counsel, and vigorous defense to help employers protect their interests and the bottom line. 

We represent private, public, and nonprofit employers in multiple industries—retailers, construction firms, long-term care providers, manufacturers, municipalities, and professional employer organizations—in every facet of their relationships with prospective, current and former employees. 

From providing day-to-day counsel to representing an employer in litigation, arbitration, or an administrative action, we use a business-judgment perspective—always with an eye toward preventing future conflicts or complications. Our ultimate goal for each client is to reach cost-effective resolutions that make sense for their business now and in the future.

When litigation is unavoidable, we bring the extensive experience of our Employment and Labor team to defend against individual or collective action claims including:

  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (including Title III) 
  • Civil rights laws, including §§ 1981 and 1983 
  • COBRA 
  • Equal Pay Act 
  • Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws 
  • False Claims Act 
  • Family and Medical Leave Act and state counterparts 
  • National Labor Relations Act and state counterparts 
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act 
  • Older Workers Benefits Protection Act 
  • Title VII, state, and city anti-discrimination laws 
  • WARN Act and state counterparts 

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What the Team is Known For

Goldberg Segalla maintains a respected practice group known for its representation of municipalities across upstate New York, handling day-to-day employment counseling, litigation and traditional labor services. The team exhibits strengths in a number of areas, from dismissal challenges to a diverse range of discrimination claims as well as handling labor relations, including employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements. The group offers additional expertise in the policing and healthcare sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Maugans
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Christopher Maugans
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Christopher Maugans has a growing reputation for his adept handling of a wide array of employment litigation and labor matters. His diverse client base includes a number of municipalities.

Chris is bright, energetic and tireless and has a drive to win each case for you. He is more than just a hired gun but wants to produce a result that is in the best interests of his client.

Chris has incredible knowledge of New York employment law. He is responsive, an excellent communicator and an effective strategist to drive resolutions.

Chris sets himself apart by his responsiveness and his ability to provide sound legal direction.

I cannot say enough positive things about Chris. I've had the pleasure of working with him on many cases over the years and 100% trust his expertise and recommendations.

Chris is highly responsive, practical and easy to work with. He provides clear, actionable guidance and does a great job balancing legal risk with real-world business needs.

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