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Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs | USA

New York

In Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational health and safety act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers non-contentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Band 1
  1. Outten & Golden LLP
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    Outten & Golden LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Outten & Golden LLP is one of the most distinguished labor and employment firms representing employees in New York. Widely praised for the breadth of its expertise in handling all work-related issues, such as discrimination and harassment claims as well as wage and overtime litigation. Offers capabilities in single-plaintiff litigation and class actions as well as noncontentious matters including negotiating employment and compensation agreements.
  2. Wigdor LLP
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    Wigdor LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Wigdor LLP is a highly reputable firm in New York, noted for its representation of plaintiffs in high-profile employment litigation. Areas of particular strength include disputes concerning allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and pregnancy, age, race and gender discrimination. Offers considerable experience acting for employees within the financial services industry.
  3. Vladeck, Raskin & Clark, P.C.
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
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    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP is a respected labor and employment firm focused primarily on employee representation. Often sought out to advise on sensitive investigations and disputes, including those involving alleged wrongful termination, breach of restrictive covenants and wage and hour claims. Also assists clients with employment agreement and separation agreements.
  2. Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
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    Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP is a respected plaintiff-side firm, with a strong track record of successfully litigating complex employment matters. Strong performance in discrimination claims arising within the workplace, with other areas of strength including whistleblower actions and wage and hour disputes. Active in bringing gender discrimination claims against law firms.
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Band 3
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    Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP is a litigation boutique particularly renowned for its strength in civil rights matters. The team frequently acts for employees in claims of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. In addition to handling litigation in state and federal courts, the firm is frequently sought out to handle EEOC charges and alternative dispute resolutions.
  2. Walden Macht & Haran LLP
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    Walden Macht & Haran LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Walden Macht & Haran LLP is a highly sought-after plaintiff-side firm with a strong track record of handling high-profile employment litigation. The firm frequently acts for C-suite executives and other individual plaintiffs in litigation and internal investigations involving employment claims.
  3. Cuti Hecker Wang LLP
    Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs
    2023 | Band 3