Howard M.Wexler
Partner
Labor & Employment
hwexler@seyfarth.com
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
NEWS & INSIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Howie partners with clients to ensure that they comply with the myriad of labor and employment laws that govern their workforce while remaining consistent with their company culture and goals.
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Complying with various state and local employment laws has become increasingly complex, given the patchwork of federal, state, and local laws that have developed over the years. Howie efficiently assists clients in navigating these ever-changing requirements, and defends them in litigation when challenged in court or before an administrative agency.
Howie's practice includes the representation of management in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, as well as federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. In this role, Howie has extensive experience defending both single and multi-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, class and/or collective actions, as well as lawsuits initiated by the EEOC. He has represented employers in class and collective actions and multi-plaintiff claims involving discrimination/harassment on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, and other protected classifications as well as whistleblower actions, including under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act. His wage-and-hour experience includes the defense of major class action claims involving meal breaks, rest breaks, misclassification, and work-off-the-clock allegations.
Howie also counsels employers on preventative practices to minimize workplace disputes, including advising employers on issues relating to personnel handbooks and policies, employee relations, internal complaints and investigations, FMLA and ADA issues, as well as other employment issues which employers face routinely. He provides training for attorneys, executives, human resources professionals, and managers on best EEO practices, preventing sexual harassment, and avoiding employment litigation claims. Howie also defends clients in lawsuits arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related New York state and New York City disability access laws.
Howie's experience both as a traditional labor attorney and employment litigator gives him a unique perspective on the challenges that employers face in trying to manage a complex workforce in the 21st century.
Howie understands that in the ever-changing global economy, companies have highly individualized needs. He takes the time at the beginning of an engagement to get to know his clients' objectives before charting a path for them.
Howie enjoys working alongside his Seyfarth colleagues, who are as passionate about the world of work as he is.
Howie's practice includes the representation of management in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, as well as federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. In this role, Howie has extensive experience defending both single and multi-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, class and/or collective actions, as well as lawsuits initiated by the EEOC. He has represented employers in class and collective actions and multi-plaintiff claims involving discrimination/harassment on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, and other protected classifications as well as whistleblower actions, including under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act. His wage-and-hour experience includes the defense of major class action claims involving meal breaks, rest breaks, misclassification, and work-off-the-clock allegations.
Howie also counsels employers on preventative practices to minimize workplace disputes, including advising employers on issues relating to personnel handbooks and policies, employee relations, internal complaints and investigations, FMLA and ADA issues, as well as other employment issues which employers face routinely. He provides training for attorneys, executives, human resources professionals, and managers on best EEO practices, preventing sexual harassment, and avoiding employment litigation claims. Howie also defends clients in lawsuits arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related New York state and New York City disability access laws.
Howie's experience both as a traditional labor attorney and employment litigator gives him a unique perspective on the challenges that employers face in trying to manage a complex workforce in the 21st century.
Howie understands that in the ever-changing global economy, companies have highly individualized needs. He takes the time at the beginning of an engagement to get to know his clients' objectives before charting a path for them.
Howie enjoys working alongside his Seyfarth colleagues, who are as passionate about the world of work as he is.
Education
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Education
- JD, Boston University School of Law
Litigation and Dispute ResolutionPaul J. Liacos Scholar
Honors in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution concentration
ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law - BS, Cornell University
Industrial and Labor Relations
Admissions
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Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US District Court, District of Connecticut
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
Related Services
Related Services
- Agency Investigations & Audits
- Class & Collective Actions
- Employment
- Employment Litigation
- Independent Worker Strategies
- Labor Management Relations
- New Jersey Labor & Employment Law
- Trial
- Wage Hour Audit, Assessment & Advice
- Wage Hour Class & Collective Actions
- Wage Hour Government Compliance & Enforcement Actions
Related Key Industries
Related Key Industries
EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Obtained summary judgment in race and age discrimination case under federal and state law.
- Obtained full dismissal via motion to dismiss multicount discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including claims under the NYCHRL.
- Obtained full dismissal via motion to dismiss multicount complaint by former employee, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Argued and on brief in case dismissing petition to vacate labor arbitration award.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims brought under Title VII.
- Obtained dismissal on motion to dismiss on all claims, including claims for wrongful termination, unjust enrichment, discrimination, retaliation, and emotional distress.
- Obtained full dismissal of challenge of New Jersey Division on Civil Rights’ finding of no probable cause in claim of discrimination based on race and age in violation of the Law Against Discrimination.
- Motion to dismiss granted based on Section 301 preemption of wrongful termination and constitutional law claims.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of FMLA retaliation and interference and New Jersey state law claims alleging defamation and Violation of Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion to dismiss of all claims in Article 78 challenge of NYS Division of Human Rights finding of no probable cause in claims of discrimination based on race, color, and disability.
- Argued on the brief in case dismissing allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and breach of contract against contractor of New York City.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims brought under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
Related News & Insights
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Seyfarth Event
Nov 19, 2024
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Attorney Publication
11/04/2024
Howard Wexler and Daniel Small Write on Upcoming 2025 Labor Laws in New York Law Journal
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Firm News
08/15/2024
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Media Mentions
07/31/2024
Howard Wexler Discusses Impact of Collective Wage Suits on Multistate Employers in Law360
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Labor Law - Management (2020-2025), Employment Law - Management (2023-2025) and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2023-2025)
- Recognized as an "Up and Coming" lawyer in Labor & Employment (New York) by Chambers USA (2024)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Labor and Employment; Labor - Management Relations by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2019-2021)
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) "Rising Stars" for Employment Litigation: Defense (2014-2017)
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law section, executive committee
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "NY Employers Beware: Upcoming Labor Laws for 2025 and Beyond," New York Law Journal (November 4, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 11, 2024)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Finally Receive Some Useful – And Welcome – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights: Regulations Issued," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Legal Update: New York City Announces Nation’s First Minimum Wage for App-Based Delivery Drivers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Soon Face Additional Unemployment Reporting Obligations and Heightened Penalties," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Extends Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Months-Long Saga Ends as NJ Governor Murphy Signs First-of-its-Kind Temporary Worker Bill Into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt-Status Salary Threshold to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NJ Continues Its Aggressive Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "No Adverse Action? No Problem: NJ Supreme Court Eases Pleading Burden for Disability Claims under LAD," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Connecticut Joins Growing List of States to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Good Faith Defense to Wage & Hour Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Governor Cuomo Signs Healthy Terminals Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA, Gender Equity Notices & NJ WARN," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase at the End of 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Amends State WARN Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Implements New COVID-19 Precautions for All Employers and Updated Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "End of Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Employers in New York is Near," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Three," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Required Misclassification Notice," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Lessens COVID-19 Restrictions on Non-Essential Construction Projects and Retail Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XII: More New Jersey COVID-Related Paid Leave Amendments, Including School Closure Leave, Signed into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York State Election Law Reverts Back to Two Hour Paid Time Off Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Executive Order Requiring Employers to Provide Essential Workers with Face Masks," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey: Latest COVID-19 Executive Order Adds Stringent Protocols on Essential Businesses and Halts Most Non-Essential Construction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part IX: Amendments to New Jersey Leave Laws for COVID-19 Reasons Signed into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey: 'Stay at Home' Order, Anti-Discrimination Law Amendment and 'No Hoarding' Legislation in Response to COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Updated: New Jersey Takes Measures to Ensure Social Distancing and Slow the Spread of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Takes Measures to Ensure Social Distancing and Slow the Spread of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "A Change Is Gonna Come - Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Legislation to Revise New Jersey’s Anti-Workplace Harassment Laws for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Will New Jersey Become the Second State to Pass a Fair Workweek Law?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Strengthens Enforcement Tools to Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Department of Labor Recommends Elimination of the Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Industries," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Formally Amends The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination To Include Hairstyle Discrimination As A Form Of Illegal Race Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2019)
- Co-Author, "A Holiday Gift for Employers: New Jersey Appellate Division Confirms LAD Pre-Dispute Arbitration Ban Is Not Retroactive," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 20, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Extends Liability for Wage & Hour Violations to Top Ten Members of Out-of-State LLC’s," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Philadelphia Fair Workweek Law Delayed and Regulations Forthcoming," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Reproductive Health Decision Making," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Bill Expanding NYC Human Rights Law to Protect Independent Contractors and Freelancers Becomes Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 14, 2019)
- Co-Author, "NYC Commission Issues Guidance On Immigration and National Origin Discrimination; Expansion of Law to Cover Independent Contractors/Freelancers Soon to Follow," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Guidance Clarifying Stance on Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2019)
- Co-Author, "A Day Late and Potentially Many Dollars Short: NY Appellate Court OK’s Liquidated Damages in Late Payment Case," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Passes Landmark Anti-Wage Theft Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 8, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Pay Equity Laws in New York and New Jersey (Again) (Update: New Jersey Law Signed Into Law)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: 100 Days Until NYS Deadline for Employers to Provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2019)
- Author, "New Jersey to Require Hotel Employers to Provide 'Panic Devices' to Employees," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Says No to Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Non-Disclosure Provisions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Puts Family First with Paid Family Leave Expansion," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Non-Disclosure Provisions on the Chopping Block in New Jersey," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 5, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Democratic Party Raises the Roof on Minimum Wage," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "District Court of New Jersey Finds Plaintiff Agreed to Arbitrate By Not Opting Out of the Arbitration Program," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Grants Cert. to Interpret Meaning of 'Confidential' or 'Trade Secret' Under FOIA," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Extends Wage Deduction Rules," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fairest of Them All: Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law?," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 20, 2018)
- Co-Author, "2018 Trade Secrets and Non-Competes Webinar Series Year in Review," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt Status Salaries Set to Increase Again, But Wage Deduction Rules May Expire," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "As Effective Date for 'Cooperative Dialogue' Approaches, New York City Issues Guidance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Striking Workers Are Now Eligible For Unemployment Benefits In New Jersey," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York City Commission on Human Rights Proposes New Rules Broadening the Definition of Gender and Prohibited Discriminatory Conduct," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 14, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development Teams Up With USDOL To Combat Employee Misclassification," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York Court of Appeals Establishes Lower Threshold for Punitive Damages Under NYCHR," NYSBA Labor and Employment Journal, Vol. 43, No. 1 (Spring 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Court Expands Coverage: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination May Apply to Telecommuter Located in Massachusetts," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Governor, New Result: New Jersey Legislature Passes Pay Equity Bill," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 2, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act Requires Election of Remedies Before Summary Judgment," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Governor Christie Expands Protections For Breastfeeding Women Under The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 10, 2018)
- Co-Author, "’Tis the Season for New Jersey CEPA and Gender Equity Notices and Increased Minimum Wage," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Happy New Year? 2018 Brings New Minimum Wage & Exempt Thresholds for New York Employers," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Shifty Business III: NYS Proposes Rules Requiring Pay for On-Call Scheduling Practices," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2017)
- Co-Author, "New York DOL Challenges Rescindment of Payroll Debit Card and Direct Deposit Regulations," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, "New York Industrial Board of Appeals Rescinds Payroll Debit Card and Direct Deposit Regulations," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, "It's a New Year in New York," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Pleading for Survival Under 12(B)(6): The Impact of Littlejohn and Vega on Pleading Standards Under Title VII," NYSBA Labor and Employment Journal, Vol. 41, No. 1 (Fall 2016)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court 'Plants the Seeds' for Increase in 'Garden Variety' Emotional Distress Jury Awards," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2016)
- Co-Author, "’Tis the Season for New Jersey CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Workplace Whistleblower Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2015)
- Co-Author, "To Solicit or Not to Solicit? - That is the Question!," HR Advisor, Volume 21, Issue 4 (2015)
- Co-Author, "Minimum Wage To Increase For NY Tipped Hospitality Workers," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 24, 2015)
- Co-Author, "NJ Supreme Court Adopts Faragher-Ellerth and Expansive Definition of 'Supervisor'," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 13, 2015)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Appellate Court Holds State Whistleblower Claim Preempted by Federal Labor Law," Workplace Whistleblower Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 23, 2014)
- Quoted, "Diagnosing Discrimination Problems in Wellness Programs," Corporate Counsel (September 4, 2014)
- Quoted, "Help Wanted: Unpaid downtime annoying - but legal - for hourly workers," Newsday (August 25, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Contention Over EEOC Conciliation Continues," Law360 (August 22, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Interest Groups Weigh in On Significant Whistleblower New Jersey Supreme Court Case," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2014)
- Quoted, "Inside Long Island Business: New NYC law for moms-to-be on job," Newsday (February 22, 2014)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Battaglia Decision and Delivers Good and Bad News for Employers," New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Vol. 35, No. 2 (February 2014)
- Contributing Chapter Editor, "The Developing Labor Law: The Board, the Courts, and the National Labor Relations Act, Sixth Edition, 2013 and 2016 Supplements," Cumulative Supplement published by BNA and the American Bar Association.
- Co-Author, "GPS Monitoring: The Legal Issue," HR Advisor, Volume 19, Issue 6 (November/December 2013)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Governor Christie Enacts Amendment to NJLAD Designed to Fight Pay Inequity," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 3, 2013)
- "Help Wanted: Jobless benefits during school breaks," Newsday (August 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Long Awaited Battaglia Decision," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Gatto v. United Air Lines: The Spoliation Inference in the Facebook Age," New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Vol. 34, No. 4 (July 2013)
- Contributing Author, The Wage & Hour Litigation Blog
- Contributing Author, The Labor Relations Blog
- Contributing Author, The Workplace Class Action Blog
- Co-Author, "Tips on Limiting Employer Liability at Company Parties," HR Advisor, Volume 18, Issue 1 (2012)
- "Teacher and Principal Evaluation Overhaul Signed Into Law," Nassau Lawyer, Volume 60, No. 1 (2010)
- "NY’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights," Employment Law360 (September 2010)
- Co-Author, "Legality of a Wage Freeze for Public Sector Employees and the State’s Attempt to Impose Unpaid Furloughs," New York State Public Employer Labor Relations Association Inc. Newsletter (May 2010)
- "CDC Guidance: Preparing For H1N1," Employment Law360 and Health Law 360 (September 2009)
- Contributing Editor, "The Fair Labor Standards Act," Cumulative Supplements published byBNA and the American Bar Association (2009-2013)
- Contributing Editor, "The Family Medical Leave Act," Cumulative Supplements published by BNA and the American Bar Association (2009-2013)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Mental Health Legal Issues in the Post-Pandemic Workplace," New York City LERA (June 13, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Murphy’s Law? 2019 New Jersey Wage & Hour Update For Employers," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "Growing Trends in the Garden State: New Jersey’s Latest Employment Law Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2019)
- Moderator, "Epic Changes? Arbitration and Class/Collective Action Waivers…What’s Next?," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Montreal, Canada (October 13, 2018)
- Panelist, "Litigation Practice: Discovery Skills and Settlement" U.S. Department of Labor, Officer of the Solicitor, New York Regional Office - Training Program, New York, NY (September 24, 2018)
- Panelist, "Settlement Agreements," Employment Law For The General Practitioner and Corporate Counselor, New York State Bar Association, New York, NY (June 4, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, "New Jersey Employment Law Update," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 16, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, "Developments in Wage & Hour Law," The 4th Annual Employment Law Institute, New York City Bar Association (March 9, 2018)
- Presenter, "New York Employment Law: 2017 Forecast," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (February 15, 2017)
- "Minimizing Liability with Employee Handbooks," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (March 15, 2016)
- Co-Presenter, "EEOC Conciliation Efforts: Reviewability - Truth & Consequences for Employers in 2015 & Beyond," Webinar, The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress (December 4, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "How Much Is Enough?: Pleading (and moving to dismiss) Discrimination Claims In Light of Littlejohn and Vega," Webinar, New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section (November 30, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Update for New Jersey Employers on New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Whistleblower Statute," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2015)
- Panelist, "Updates on Case Law Including U.S. Supreme Court Cases," ACI’s 24th National Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance, New York, NY (July 27, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "Managing a Remote Workforce: Legal and Practical Implications Employers Should Consider," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (September 24, 2014)
- Panelist, "Tackling Labor & Employment Issues in Professional Sports and Beyond," Asian American Bar Association of New York Fall Meeting, New York, NY (September 20, 2014)
- Panelist, "Big Brother Is Watching...But Is It Legal? A Review of Current Issues Relating to Background Checks," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Ithaca, NY (September 13, 2014)
- Panelist, "Employment Law Training for Mediators U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York," Co-Sponsored by the American Bar Association - Section of Labor and Employment Law, Cornell ILR-Labor and Employment Law Program, National Employment Lawyers Association - New York Chapter, New York City Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Committee and New York State Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section, White Plains, NY (March 11, 2014)
- Panelist, "Present and Accounted For: Labor Laws Affecting Military Service Members," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Ontario-on-the-Lake, Canada (October 5, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, "Avoiding Litigation Risks During Periods of Downsizing and Reductions in Force," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (April 17, 2013)
- Panelist, "When a Time-Out is Not Enough: Dealing With Behavioral Problems of Unit Owners Incapable of Caring for Themselves," New York State Bar Association, Real Property Section Annual Meeting, New York, NY (January 24, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Issues Involving Discipline and Investigations in the Digital Age," Nassau Academy of Law, Mineola, NY (November 19, 2009)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Issues and Investigations Involving Student and Staff Discipline in the Digital Age," Mid-Hudson School Study Council, Newburgh, NY (March 12, 2009)
Howie partners with clients to ensure that they comply with the myriad of labor and employment laws that govern their workforce while remaining consistent with their company culture and goals.
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Complying with various state and local employment laws has become increasingly complex, given the patchwork of federal, state, and local laws that have developed over the years. Howie efficiently assists clients in navigating these ever-changing requirements, and defends them in litigation when challenged in court or before an administrative agency.
Howie's practice includes the representation of management in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, as well as federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. In this role, Howie has extensive experience defending both single and multi-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, class and/or collective actions, as well as lawsuits initiated by the EEOC. He has represented employers in class and collective actions and multi-plaintiff claims involving discrimination/harassment on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, and other protected classifications as well as whistleblower actions, including under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act. His wage-and-hour experience includes the defense of major class action claims involving meal breaks, rest breaks, misclassification, and work-off-the-clock allegations.
Howie also counsels employers on preventative practices to minimize workplace disputes, including advising employers on issues relating to personnel handbooks and policies, employee relations, internal complaints and investigations, FMLA and ADA issues, as well as other employment issues which employers face routinely. He provides training for attorneys, executives, human resources professionals, and managers on best EEO practices, preventing sexual harassment, and avoiding employment litigation claims. Howie also defends clients in lawsuits arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related New York state and New York City disability access laws.
Howie's experience both as a traditional labor attorney and employment litigator gives him a unique perspective on the challenges that employers face in trying to manage a complex workforce in the 21st century.
Howie understands that in the ever-changing global economy, companies have highly individualized needs. He takes the time at the beginning of an engagement to get to know his clients' objectives before charting a path for them.
Howie enjoys working alongside his Seyfarth colleagues, who are as passionate about the world of work as he is.
Howie's practice includes the representation of management in employment litigation matters before state and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, as well as federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. In this role, Howie has extensive experience defending both single and multi-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, class and/or collective actions, as well as lawsuits initiated by the EEOC. He has represented employers in class and collective actions and multi-plaintiff claims involving discrimination/harassment on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, and other protected classifications as well as whistleblower actions, including under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act. His wage-and-hour experience includes the defense of major class action claims involving meal breaks, rest breaks, misclassification, and work-off-the-clock allegations.
Howie also counsels employers on preventative practices to minimize workplace disputes, including advising employers on issues relating to personnel handbooks and policies, employee relations, internal complaints and investigations, FMLA and ADA issues, as well as other employment issues which employers face routinely. He provides training for attorneys, executives, human resources professionals, and managers on best EEO practices, preventing sexual harassment, and avoiding employment litigation claims. Howie also defends clients in lawsuits arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related New York state and New York City disability access laws.
Howie's experience both as a traditional labor attorney and employment litigator gives him a unique perspective on the challenges that employers face in trying to manage a complex workforce in the 21st century.
Howie understands that in the ever-changing global economy, companies have highly individualized needs. He takes the time at the beginning of an engagement to get to know his clients' objectives before charting a path for them.
Howie enjoys working alongside his Seyfarth colleagues, who are as passionate about the world of work as he is.
Education
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Education
- JD, Boston University School of Law
Litigation and Dispute ResolutionPaul J. Liacos Scholar
Honors in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution concentration
ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law - BS, Cornell University
Industrial and Labor Relations
Admissions
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Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US District Court, District of Connecticut
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Northern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
Related Services
Related Services
- Agency Investigations & Audits
- Class & Collective Actions
- Employment
- Employment Litigation
- Independent Worker Strategies
- Labor Management Relations
- New Jersey Labor & Employment Law
- Trial
- Wage Hour Audit, Assessment & Advice
- Wage Hour Class & Collective Actions
- Wage Hour Government Compliance & Enforcement Actions
Related Key Industries
Related Key Industries
EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Obtained summary judgment in race and age discrimination case under federal and state law.
- Obtained full dismissal via motion to dismiss multicount discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including claims under the NYCHRL.
- Obtained full dismissal via motion to dismiss multicount complaint by former employee, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Argued and on brief in case dismissing petition to vacate labor arbitration award.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims brought under Title VII.
- Obtained dismissal on motion to dismiss on all claims, including claims for wrongful termination, unjust enrichment, discrimination, retaliation, and emotional distress.
- Obtained full dismissal of challenge of New Jersey Division on Civil Rights’ finding of no probable cause in claim of discrimination based on race and age in violation of the Law Against Discrimination.
- Motion to dismiss granted based on Section 301 preemption of wrongful termination and constitutional law claims.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of FMLA retaliation and interference and New Jersey state law claims alleging defamation and Violation of Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion to dismiss of all claims in Article 78 challenge of NYS Division of Human Rights finding of no probable cause in claims of discrimination based on race, color, and disability.
- Argued on the brief in case dismissing allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and breach of contract against contractor of New York City.
- Obtained full dismissal on motion for summary judgment of sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims brought under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
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Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Labor Law - Management (2020-2025), Employment Law - Management (2023-2025) and Litigation - Labor and Employment (2023-2025)
- Recognized as an "Up and Coming" lawyer in Labor & Employment (New York) by Chambers USA (2024)
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Labor and Employment; Labor - Management Relations by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2019-2021)
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) "Rising Stars" for Employment Litigation: Defense (2014-2017)
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law section, executive committee
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "NY Employers Beware: Upcoming Labor Laws for 2025 and Beyond," New York Law Journal (November 4, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 11, 2024)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Finally Receive Some Useful – And Welcome – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights: Regulations Issued," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Legal Update: New York City Announces Nation’s First Minimum Wage for App-Based Delivery Drivers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NJ Employers Soon Face Additional Unemployment Reporting Obligations and Heightened Penalties," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Extends Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Striking Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Months-Long Saga Ends as NJ Governor Murphy Signs First-of-its-Kind Temporary Worker Bill Into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt-Status Salary Threshold to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NJ Continues Its Aggressive Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "No Adverse Action? No Problem: NJ Supreme Court Eases Pleading Burden for Disability Claims under LAD," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Connecticut Joins Growing List of States to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Good Faith Defense to Wage & Hour Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Governor Cuomo Signs Healthy Terminals Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA, Gender Equity Notices & NJ WARN," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase at the End of 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Amends State WARN Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Implements New COVID-19 Precautions for All Employers and Updated Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "End of Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Employers in New York is Near," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Three," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Required Misclassification Notice," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Lessens COVID-19 Restrictions on Non-Essential Construction Projects and Retail Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XII: More New Jersey COVID-Related Paid Leave Amendments, Including School Closure Leave, Signed into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York State Election Law Reverts Back to Two Hour Paid Time Off Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Issues Executive Order Requiring Employers to Provide Essential Workers with Face Masks," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey: Latest COVID-19 Executive Order Adds Stringent Protocols on Essential Businesses and Halts Most Non-Essential Construction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part IX: Amendments to New Jersey Leave Laws for COVID-19 Reasons Signed into Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey: 'Stay at Home' Order, Anti-Discrimination Law Amendment and 'No Hoarding' Legislation in Response to COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Updated: New Jersey Takes Measures to Ensure Social Distancing and Slow the Spread of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Takes Measures to Ensure Social Distancing and Slow the Spread of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "A Change Is Gonna Come - Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Legislation to Revise New Jersey’s Anti-Workplace Harassment Laws for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Will New Jersey Become the Second State to Pass a Fair Workweek Law?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Strengthens Enforcement Tools to Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Department of Labor Recommends Elimination of the Tip Credit for 'Miscellaneous' Industries," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Formally Amends The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination To Include Hairstyle Discrimination As A Form Of Illegal Race Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2019)
- Co-Author, "A Holiday Gift for Employers: New Jersey Appellate Division Confirms LAD Pre-Dispute Arbitration Ban Is Not Retroactive," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 20, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Extends Liability for Wage & Hour Violations to Top Ten Members of Out-of-State LLC’s," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Minimum Wage Set to Increase - and Don’t Forget About CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Philadelphia Fair Workweek Law Delayed and Regulations Forthcoming," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Reproductive Health Decision Making," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Increase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Bill Expanding NYC Human Rights Law to Protect Independent Contractors and Freelancers Becomes Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 14, 2019)
- Co-Author, "NYC Commission Issues Guidance On Immigration and National Origin Discrimination; Expansion of Law to Cover Independent Contractors/Freelancers Soon to Follow," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Guidance Clarifying Stance on Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2019)
- Co-Author, "A Day Late and Potentially Many Dollars Short: NY Appellate Court OK’s Liquidated Damages in Late Payment Case," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Passes Landmark Anti-Wage Theft Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 8, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Pay Equity Laws in New York and New Jersey (Again) (Update: New Jersey Law Signed Into Law)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: 100 Days Until NYS Deadline for Employers to Provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2019)
- Author, "New Jersey to Require Hotel Employers to Provide 'Panic Devices' to Employees," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Says No to Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Non-Disclosure Provisions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Puts Family First with Paid Family Leave Expansion," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Non-Disclosure Provisions on the Chopping Block in New Jersey," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 5, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Democratic Party Raises the Roof on Minimum Wage," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "District Court of New Jersey Finds Plaintiff Agreed to Arbitrate By Not Opting Out of the Arbitration Program," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Grants Cert. to Interpret Meaning of 'Confidential' or 'Trade Secret' Under FOIA," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "New York Extends Wage Deduction Rules," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fairest of Them All: Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law?," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 20, 2018)
- Co-Author, "2018 Trade Secrets and Non-Competes Webinar Series Year in Review," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage and Exempt Status Salaries Set to Increase Again, But Wage Deduction Rules May Expire," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "As Effective Date for 'Cooperative Dialogue' Approaches, New York City Issues Guidance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Striking Workers Are Now Eligible For Unemployment Benefits In New Jersey," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York City Commission on Human Rights Proposes New Rules Broadening the Definition of Gender and Prohibited Discriminatory Conduct," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 14, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development Teams Up With USDOL To Combat Employee Misclassification," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New York Court of Appeals Establishes Lower Threshold for Punitive Damages Under NYCHR," NYSBA Labor and Employment Journal, Vol. 43, No. 1 (Spring 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Court Expands Coverage: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination May Apply to Telecommuter Located in Massachusetts," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Governor, New Result: New Jersey Legislature Passes Pay Equity Bill," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 2, 2018)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act Requires Election of Remedies Before Summary Judgment," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Governor Christie Expands Protections For Breastfeeding Women Under The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 10, 2018)
- Co-Author, "’Tis the Season for New Jersey CEPA and Gender Equity Notices and Increased Minimum Wage," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Happy New Year? 2018 Brings New Minimum Wage & Exempt Thresholds for New York Employers," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Shifty Business III: NYS Proposes Rules Requiring Pay for On-Call Scheduling Practices," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 13, 2017)
- Co-Author, "New York DOL Challenges Rescindment of Payroll Debit Card and Direct Deposit Regulations," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, "New York Industrial Board of Appeals Rescinds Payroll Debit Card and Direct Deposit Regulations," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, "It's a New Year in New York," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Pleading for Survival Under 12(B)(6): The Impact of Littlejohn and Vega on Pleading Standards Under Title VII," NYSBA Labor and Employment Journal, Vol. 41, No. 1 (Fall 2016)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court 'Plants the Seeds' for Increase in 'Garden Variety' Emotional Distress Jury Awards," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2016)
- Co-Author, "’Tis the Season for New Jersey CEPA and Gender Equity Notices," Workplace Whistleblower Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2015)
- Co-Author, "To Solicit or Not to Solicit? - That is the Question!," HR Advisor, Volume 21, Issue 4 (2015)
- Co-Author, "Minimum Wage To Increase For NY Tipped Hospitality Workers," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 24, 2015)
- Co-Author, "NJ Supreme Court Adopts Faragher-Ellerth and Expansive Definition of 'Supervisor'," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 13, 2015)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Appellate Court Holds State Whistleblower Claim Preempted by Federal Labor Law," Workplace Whistleblower Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 23, 2014)
- Quoted, "Diagnosing Discrimination Problems in Wellness Programs," Corporate Counsel (September 4, 2014)
- Quoted, "Help Wanted: Unpaid downtime annoying - but legal - for hourly workers," Newsday (August 25, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Contention Over EEOC Conciliation Continues," Law360 (August 22, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Interest Groups Weigh in On Significant Whistleblower New Jersey Supreme Court Case," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2014)
- Quoted, "Inside Long Island Business: New NYC law for moms-to-be on job," Newsday (February 22, 2014)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Battaglia Decision and Delivers Good and Bad News for Employers," New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Vol. 35, No. 2 (February 2014)
- Contributing Chapter Editor, "The Developing Labor Law: The Board, the Courts, and the National Labor Relations Act, Sixth Edition, 2013 and 2016 Supplements," Cumulative Supplement published by BNA and the American Bar Association.
- Co-Author, "GPS Monitoring: The Legal Issue," HR Advisor, Volume 19, Issue 6 (November/December 2013)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Governor Christie Enacts Amendment to NJLAD Designed to Fight Pay Inequity," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 3, 2013)
- "Help Wanted: Jobless benefits during school breaks," Newsday (August 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Long Awaited Battaglia Decision," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Gatto v. United Air Lines: The Spoliation Inference in the Facebook Age," New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Vol. 34, No. 4 (July 2013)
- Contributing Author, The Wage & Hour Litigation Blog
- Contributing Author, The Labor Relations Blog
- Contributing Author, The Workplace Class Action Blog
- Co-Author, "Tips on Limiting Employer Liability at Company Parties," HR Advisor, Volume 18, Issue 1 (2012)
- "Teacher and Principal Evaluation Overhaul Signed Into Law," Nassau Lawyer, Volume 60, No. 1 (2010)
- "NY’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights," Employment Law360 (September 2010)
- Co-Author, "Legality of a Wage Freeze for Public Sector Employees and the State’s Attempt to Impose Unpaid Furloughs," New York State Public Employer Labor Relations Association Inc. Newsletter (May 2010)
- "CDC Guidance: Preparing For H1N1," Employment Law360 and Health Law 360 (September 2009)
- Contributing Editor, "The Fair Labor Standards Act," Cumulative Supplements published byBNA and the American Bar Association (2009-2013)
- Contributing Editor, "The Family Medical Leave Act," Cumulative Supplements published by BNA and the American Bar Association (2009-2013)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Mental Health Legal Issues in the Post-Pandemic Workplace," New York City LERA (June 13, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Murphy’s Law? 2019 New Jersey Wage & Hour Update For Employers," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "Growing Trends in the Garden State: New Jersey’s Latest Employment Law Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 27, 2019)
- Moderator, "Epic Changes? Arbitration and Class/Collective Action Waivers…What’s Next?," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Montreal, Canada (October 13, 2018)
- Panelist, "Litigation Practice: Discovery Skills and Settlement" U.S. Department of Labor, Officer of the Solicitor, New York Regional Office - Training Program, New York, NY (September 24, 2018)
- Panelist, "Settlement Agreements," Employment Law For The General Practitioner and Corporate Counselor, New York State Bar Association, New York, NY (June 4, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, "New Jersey Employment Law Update," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 16, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, "Developments in Wage & Hour Law," The 4th Annual Employment Law Institute, New York City Bar Association (March 9, 2018)
- Presenter, "New York Employment Law: 2017 Forecast," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (February 15, 2017)
- "Minimizing Liability with Employee Handbooks," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (March 15, 2016)
- Co-Presenter, "EEOC Conciliation Efforts: Reviewability - Truth & Consequences for Employers in 2015 & Beyond," Webinar, The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress (December 4, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "How Much Is Enough?: Pleading (and moving to dismiss) Discrimination Claims In Light of Littlejohn and Vega," Webinar, New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section (November 30, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Update for New Jersey Employers on New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Whistleblower Statute," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2015)
- Panelist, "Updates on Case Law Including U.S. Supreme Court Cases," ACI’s 24th National Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance, New York, NY (July 27, 2015)
- Co-Presenter, "Managing a Remote Workforce: Legal and Practical Implications Employers Should Consider," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (September 24, 2014)
- Panelist, "Tackling Labor & Employment Issues in Professional Sports and Beyond," Asian American Bar Association of New York Fall Meeting, New York, NY (September 20, 2014)
- Panelist, "Big Brother Is Watching...But Is It Legal? A Review of Current Issues Relating to Background Checks," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Ithaca, NY (September 13, 2014)
- Panelist, "Employment Law Training for Mediators U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York," Co-Sponsored by the American Bar Association - Section of Labor and Employment Law, Cornell ILR-Labor and Employment Law Program, National Employment Lawyers Association - New York Chapter, New York City Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Committee and New York State Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section, White Plains, NY (March 11, 2014)
- Panelist, "Present and Accounted For: Labor Laws Affecting Military Service Members," New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section Fall Meeting, Ontario-on-the-Lake, Canada (October 5, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, "Avoiding Litigation Risks During Periods of Downsizing and Reductions in Force," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (April 17, 2013)
- Panelist, "When a Time-Out is Not Enough: Dealing With Behavioral Problems of Unit Owners Incapable of Caring for Themselves," New York State Bar Association, Real Property Section Annual Meeting, New York, NY (January 24, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Issues Involving Discipline and Investigations in the Digital Age," Nassau Academy of Law, Mineola, NY (November 19, 2009)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Issues and Investigations Involving Student and Staff Discipline in the Digital Age," Mid-Hudson School Study Council, Newburgh, NY (March 12, 2009)