Daniel I.Small
Associate
Labor & Employment
dsmall@seyfarth.com
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Daniel works closely with companies of all sizes to help them resolve workplace disputes efficiently and favorably while navigating the constantly-evolving maze of labor and employment laws.
More About Daniel
When litigation is necessary, Daniel represents employers in single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class action litigation, defending management against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, employment-related torts, and other related matters in federal and state court, as well as investigations by federal, state, and local government agencies.
Daniel also proactively advises employers on a wide range of employment matters and day-to-day personnel challenges, including employee handbooks and policies, employment and separation agreements, independent contractor classification, and minimum wage and overtime compliance. In recent years, Daniel has dedicated a large portion of his counseling practice towards COVID-19 and workplace safety compliance, becoming a go-to resource for clients in these matters.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Daniel served as in-house counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, representing the federal government in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending management in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation while providing extensive counseling, advice, and training to management officials on a broad range of labor and employment matters, such as leave and accommodation requests, labor relations, discrimination and harassment investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, and policy development. Daniel’s previous experience as in-house counsel for the federal government provides him with unique insight into the challenges both big and small employers face on a day-to-day basis.
Daniel enjoys working alongside the passionate labor and employment attorneys at Seyfarth and is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful employers in the country, an experience which he finds exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Daniel served as in-house counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, representing the federal government in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending management in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation while providing extensive counseling, advice, and training to management officials on a broad range of labor and employment matters, such as leave and accommodation requests, labor relations, discrimination and harassment investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, and policy development. Daniel’s previous experience as in-house counsel for the federal government provides him with unique insight into the challenges both big and small employers face on a day-to-day basis.
Daniel enjoys working alongside the passionate labor and employment attorneys at Seyfarth and is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful employers in the country, an experience which he finds exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Education
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Education
- JD, New York University School of Law
Legal writing honors distinction - BS, Queens College, City University of New York
PsychologyMagna cum laude
Dean’s list
Freshman honors program
High honors, psychology
Admissions
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Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Courts
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Courts
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
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EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Represent large retail corporation in several high-profile lawsuits alleging racial profiling in different jurisdictions.
- Secured dismissal of complaint alleging race and sexual orientation discrimination on behalf of large private university.
- Secured dismissal of complaint alleging disability discrimination and failure to accommodate against large metropolitan transportation system following a public hearing.
- Represented large health care company in a variety of single-plaintiff discrimination cases alleging sex discrimination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The cases were resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented one of the largest telecommunication companies in a variety of single-plaintiff discrimination cases. The cases were resolved on favorable terms.
- Defended a hedge fund in a contentious Equal Pay Act and gender discrimination claim in federal court. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented a high-profile public relations company in a state agency investigation regarding allegations of race discrimination. The matter was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented a large health care company in an independent contractor misclassification investigation. The matter was resolved on favorable terms.
- Reviewed employee handbooks for local and nationwide compliance for companies of all sizes (Fortune 500, mid-size, family office, and nonprofits).
Related News & Insights
-
Attorney Publication
11/04/2024
Howard Wexler and Daniel Small Write on Upcoming 2025 Labor Laws in New York Law Journal
-
Legal Update
Mar 11, 2024
Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training
-
Legal Update
Mar 1, 2024
NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban
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Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Office of Chief Counsel Excellence in Training Award (2018)
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, "How Antidiscrimination Laws Apply to Employees Who Work Remotely," New York State Bar Association (April 29, 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, "NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts Increased Salary Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Non-Compete Ban is Off the Table—For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Legislature Considers Revised Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Likely To Increase Minimum Wage And Overtime Thresholds," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 5, 2023)
- 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, "NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York to Increase Wage Protections for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Inching Toward Ban of Employee Non-Compete Agreements," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State Publishes Model Lactation Policy," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "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 York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage to Increase Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State Issues Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 19, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Consequential New York Employment Legislation on Agenda for Spring 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's COVID Vaccine Mandate Challenges: Momentary or Sustainable Success?," New York Law Journal (March 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More? New York City Bill Would Restrict Discharge of Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Happy Holidays, New York Employers! Critical Employment Law Updates for December 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Strengthens Worker Protections for Retaliation Based on Legally Protected Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Court Strikes Down NYC COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Update: New York City Announces November 1 End for Vaccine Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Removes Quarantine Requirement for COVID-19 Exposure," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Statute Would Mandate Broad Disclosures by New York Warehouse Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: State Extends Designation a Fifth Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2022)
- Co-Author, "UPDATED: New York Lifts Mask-or-Vax Mandate and HERO Act Masking Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York to Lift Mask-or-Vax Mandate, But HERO Act Masking Remains in Place For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Year's Update on NY COVID Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Year-End NY COVID Updates: NYC Amends Guidance for Private Worker Vaccine Mandate and NYS Releases Proposed HERO Act Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases Detailed Requirements for Private Workers to Be Vaccinated," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended For a Third Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City To Require Vaccines for Private Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Employers Must Notify Employees of Phone and Email Monitoring," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Expands Whistleblower Protections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania COVID Update: Philadelphia Among First to Reinstitute Masks for Indoor Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 11, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Hero Act: Upcoming Deadlines for Condominiums and Cooperatives," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NJ Continues Its Aggressive Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: DOL Publishes Model Industry-Specific Disease Prevention Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: NYC Law Ending At-Will Employment for Fast-Food Industry Takes Effect July 4," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employer-Friendly Amendments Enacted," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Proposed Amendments Would Provide Some Relief for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Announces Most COVID Restrictions to be Lifted by Memorial Day," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Enacts Worker Safety Legislation and Considers Other Employee-Friendly Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Rescinds COVID Telework Mandate and Reduces Other Mitigation Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Narrows Scope of Ministerial Exception," Legal Update (March 11, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NYC Issues Final Rule Regarding Religious and Race Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Connecticut Joins Growing List of States to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More: NYC Council Passes Just-Cause Termination and Progressive Discipline Requirements for Fast-Food Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues 3-Week COVID Mitigation Orders Impacting Many Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Amends State WARN Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Issue New COVID Mitigation Orders Affecting Business and Travel," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Mandates Telework (If Possible) and Imposes Other Business Restrictions Due to Rising COVID Cases," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Tri-State Travel Advisory Updates Continue; Pennsylvania Clarifies its Travel Advisory is Not Mandatory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "US Supreme Court Expands Ministerial Exception for Religious Organizations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues Mask Mandate and Travel Advisory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "US Supreme Court Landmark Decision Prohibits States from Limiting Aid to Religious Schools That Are Available to Secular Schools," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "All of Pennsylvania (Except Lebanon County) Eligible to 'Go Green' June 26th for In-Person Business — But Philadelphia Will Go Slower," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Federal Judge Rules PA COVID Shutdown Orders Unconstitutional – Governor Plans to Appeal," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Required Misclassification Notice," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Philadelphia Issues Local Reopening Guidance as Employers Prepare to Reopen under Yellow Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 5, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Included in List of PA Counties ‘Going Green’ This Week," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues Clarifying Guidance For Counties Moving to Green Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Red Light No Longer: All Pennsylvania Counties to Move into the Yellow Phase, While Some Counties Are Given the “Green Light” for First Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Real Estate Industry May Immediately Reopen Statewide Per Administration’s New Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Phased Reopening Continues: 12 Additional Counties Permitted to Move to “Yellow Phase” and Reopen May 22nd," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for “Yellow Phase” Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "13 Additional Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 15th During COVID-19 “Yellow Phase”," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Holds Hearing on 'Bill of Rights' for Essential Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for 'Yellow Phase' Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Two Dozen Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 8th During COVID-19 'Yellow Phase'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Governor Announces Phased Reopening Plan from COVID-19 Shutdown and Releases Guidance for the Construction Industry to Reopen May 1," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Considering Worker 'Bill of Rights' Amid COVID-19 Relief Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "New York Employment Law Update: Review of 2021 and Outlook for 2022," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "HR Forum: New York-Based Discussion on the HERO Act and Religious Accommodations," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 27, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Mid-Summer NJ Employment Law Update," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 10, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Vaccine Mandates, Proof of Vaccination, and Other Return to Work Updates in New York," Virtual Breakfast Briefing Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "New York Employment Law Update: A Look Back and A Look Ahead," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Business Re-opening Accessibility Issues and Work Related Accommodations," HR Forum presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (August 4, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Employee Handbook Updates," HR Forum presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (March 26, 2019)
Daniel works closely with companies of all sizes to help them resolve workplace disputes efficiently and favorably while navigating the constantly-evolving maze of labor and employment laws.
More About Daniel
When litigation is necessary, Daniel represents employers in single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class action litigation, defending management against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, employment-related torts, and other related matters in federal and state court, as well as investigations by federal, state, and local government agencies.
Daniel also proactively advises employers on a wide range of employment matters and day-to-day personnel challenges, including employee handbooks and policies, employment and separation agreements, independent contractor classification, and minimum wage and overtime compliance. In recent years, Daniel has dedicated a large portion of his counseling practice towards COVID-19 and workplace safety compliance, becoming a go-to resource for clients in these matters.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Daniel served as in-house counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, representing the federal government in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending management in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation while providing extensive counseling, advice, and training to management officials on a broad range of labor and employment matters, such as leave and accommodation requests, labor relations, discrimination and harassment investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, and policy development. Daniel’s previous experience as in-house counsel for the federal government provides him with unique insight into the challenges both big and small employers face on a day-to-day basis.
Daniel enjoys working alongside the passionate labor and employment attorneys at Seyfarth and is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful employers in the country, an experience which he finds exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Daniel served as in-house counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, representing the federal government in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending management in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation while providing extensive counseling, advice, and training to management officials on a broad range of labor and employment matters, such as leave and accommodation requests, labor relations, discrimination and harassment investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, and policy development. Daniel’s previous experience as in-house counsel for the federal government provides him with unique insight into the challenges both big and small employers face on a day-to-day basis.
Daniel enjoys working alongside the passionate labor and employment attorneys at Seyfarth and is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful employers in the country, an experience which he finds exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Education
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Education
- JD, New York University School of Law
Legal writing honors distinction - BS, Queens College, City University of New York
PsychologyMagna cum laude
Dean’s list
Freshman honors program
High honors, psychology
Admissions
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Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Courts
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Courts
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
Related Services
Related Services
EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Represent large retail corporation in several high-profile lawsuits alleging racial profiling in different jurisdictions.
- Secured dismissal of complaint alleging race and sexual orientation discrimination on behalf of large private university.
- Secured dismissal of complaint alleging disability discrimination and failure to accommodate against large metropolitan transportation system following a public hearing.
- Represented large health care company in a variety of single-plaintiff discrimination cases alleging sex discrimination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The cases were resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented one of the largest telecommunication companies in a variety of single-plaintiff discrimination cases. The cases were resolved on favorable terms.
- Defended a hedge fund in a contentious Equal Pay Act and gender discrimination claim in federal court. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented a high-profile public relations company in a state agency investigation regarding allegations of race discrimination. The matter was resolved on favorable terms.
- Represented a large health care company in an independent contractor misclassification investigation. The matter was resolved on favorable terms.
- Reviewed employee handbooks for local and nationwide compliance for companies of all sizes (Fortune 500, mid-size, family office, and nonprofits).
Related News & Insights
-
Attorney Publication
11/04/2024
Howard Wexler and Daniel Small Write on Upcoming 2025 Labor Laws in New York Law Journal
-
Legal Update
Mar 11, 2024
Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training
-
Legal Update
Mar 1, 2024
NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban
-
Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Office of Chief Counsel Excellence in Training Award (2018)
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, "How Antidiscrimination Laws Apply to Employees Who Work Remotely," New York State Bar Association (April 29, 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, "NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts Increased Salary Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Non-Compete Ban is Off the Table—For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 26, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Legislature Considers Revised Non-Compete Ban," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Likely To Increase Minimum Wage And Overtime Thresholds," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 5, 2023)
- 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, "NJ Employers Receive Some – Albeit Incomplete – Guidance Regarding Unemployment Insurance Reporting Obligations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York to Increase Wage Protections for Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Inching Toward Ban of Employee Non-Compete Agreements," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State Publishes Model Lactation Policy," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "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 York State’s Proposed At-Will Prohibition: The “Big Apple” Does Not Fall Far From the Tree," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Council Passes Legislation Prohibiting Height and Weight Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York Minimum Wage to Increase Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York State Issues Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 19, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Consequential New York Employment Legislation on Agenda for Spring 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's COVID Vaccine Mandate Challenges: Momentary or Sustainable Success?," New York Law Journal (March 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More? New York City Bill Would Restrict Discharge of Employees," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Happy Holidays, New York Employers! Critical Employment Law Updates for December 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Strengthens Worker Protections for Retaliation Based on Legally Protected Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 1, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Court Strikes Down NYC COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Update: New York City Announces November 1 End for Vaccine Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Removes Quarantine Requirement for COVID-19 Exposure," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Statute Would Mandate Broad Disclosures by New York Warehouse Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 8, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: State Extends Designation a Fifth Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 15, 2022)
- Co-Author, "UPDATED: New York Lifts Mask-or-Vax Mandate and HERO Act Masking Requirement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York to Lift Mask-or-Vax Mandate, But HERO Act Masking Remains in Place For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NY Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York Adopts CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 6, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New Year's Update on NY COVID Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Year-End NY COVID Updates: NYC Amends Guidance for Private Worker Vaccine Mandate and NYS Releases Proposed HERO Act Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases Detailed Requirements for Private Workers to Be Vaccinated," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended For a Third Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York City To Require Vaccines for Private Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 6, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Employers Must Notify Employees of Phone and Email Monitoring," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Expands Whistleblower Protections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: COVID Designation Extended Again," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania COVID Update: Philadelphia Among First to Reinstitute Masks for Indoor Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 11, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York Hero Act: Upcoming Deadlines for Condominiums and Cooperatives," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NJ Continues Its Aggressive Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 13, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: DOL Publishes Model Industry-Specific Disease Prevention Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Reminder: NYC Law Ending At-Will Employment for Fast-Food Industry Takes Effect July 4," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 1, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Employer-Friendly Amendments Enacted," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY HERO Act Update: Proposed Amendments Would Provide Some Relief for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Announces Most COVID Restrictions to be Lifted by Memorial Day," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2021)
- Co-Author, "New York State Enacts Worker Safety Legislation and Considers Other Employee-Friendly Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Rescinds COVID Telework Mandate and Reduces Other Mitigation Measures," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Narrows Scope of Ministerial Exception," Legal Update (March 11, 2021)
- Co-Author, "NYC Issues Final Rule Regarding Religious and Race Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Connecticut Joins Growing List of States to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "At-Will No More: NYC Council Passes Just-Cause Termination and Progressive Discipline Requirements for Fast-Food Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues 3-Week COVID Mitigation Orders Impacting Many Businesses," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New York Amends State WARN Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Issue New COVID Mitigation Orders Affecting Business and Travel," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Mandates Telework (If Possible) and Imposes Other Business Restrictions Due to Rising COVID Cases," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Tri-State Travel Advisory Updates Continue; Pennsylvania Clarifies its Travel Advisory is Not Mandatory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "US Supreme Court Expands Ministerial Exception for Religious Organizations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues Mask Mandate and Travel Advisory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "US Supreme Court Landmark Decision Prohibits States from Limiting Aid to Religious Schools That Are Available to Secular Schools," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "All of Pennsylvania (Except Lebanon County) Eligible to 'Go Green' June 26th for In-Person Business — But Philadelphia Will Go Slower," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Federal Judge Rules PA COVID Shutdown Orders Unconstitutional – Governor Plans to Appeal," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "New Jersey Releases Required Misclassification Notice," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Philadelphia Issues Local Reopening Guidance as Employers Prepare to Reopen under Yellow Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 5, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Included in List of PA Counties ‘Going Green’ This Week," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Issues Clarifying Guidance For Counties Moving to Green Phase," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Red Light No Longer: All Pennsylvania Counties to Move into the Yellow Phase, While Some Counties Are Given the “Green Light” for First Time," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Real Estate Industry May Immediately Reopen Statewide Per Administration’s New Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Phased Reopening Continues: 12 Additional Counties Permitted to Move to “Yellow Phase” and Reopen May 22nd," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for “Yellow Phase” Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "13 Additional Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 15th During COVID-19 “Yellow Phase”," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Holds Hearing on 'Bill of Rights' for Essential Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for 'Yellow Phase' Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Two Dozen Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 8th During COVID-19 'Yellow Phase'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Pennsylvania Governor Announces Phased Reopening Plan from COVID-19 Shutdown and Releases Guidance for the Construction Industry to Reopen May 1," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "NYC Council Considering Worker 'Bill of Rights' Amid COVID-19 Relief Bills," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2020)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "New York Employment Law Update: Review of 2021 and Outlook for 2022," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "HR Forum: New York-Based Discussion on the HERO Act and Religious Accommodations," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 27, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Mid-Summer NJ Employment Law Update," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 10, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Vaccine Mandates, Proof of Vaccination, and Other Return to Work Updates in New York," Virtual Breakfast Briefing Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 25, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "New York Employment Law Update: A Look Back and A Look Ahead," Webinar presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Business Re-opening Accessibility Issues and Work Related Accommodations," HR Forum presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (August 4, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Employee Handbook Updates," HR Forum presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY (March 26, 2019)