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Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader has extensive experience representing management in all facets of employment and labor law issues. These areas include employment litigation, counseling with management and traditional labor relations.

Employment Litigation

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader represents clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies, in lawsuits pertaining to various employment matters. We also advise clients on cost-effective alternatives to litigation such as arbitration and mediation. When litigation is necessary, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader will vigorously defend its clients in a cost-effective manner. Below is a listing of the types of claims handled by the firm:

• Wrongful termination claims
• Breach of contract and employment tort claims
• Employment discrimination and harassment claims
• Whistleblower claims under Sarbanes-Oaxley and state law such as the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act
• Common-law and contractual claims relating to non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality
• Alleged violations of various employee leave laws, including those asserted under state and federal family and medical leave statutes
• Alleged violations relating to failure to accommodate physically challenged employees
• Claims asserted before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or equivalent state agency governing fair employment, and other federal, state, and local civil rights agencies.
• Claims asserted under the Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act ("WARN")

• Employment issues relating to employee training, workforce reductions, corporate acquisitions, reorganizations and relocations
• Appropriate discipline of employees
• Drafting and enforcement of employment contracts, including non-competition agreements
• Preparing and auditing employee handbooks and personnel policies
• Wage-hour obligations
• Occupational safety and health issues