Employment Matters  

Protecting Employees in the Workplace

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we are committed to protecting employees' rights. Our attorneys represent clients who are seeking damages in the areas of employment discrimination, sexual harassment or whistleblower cases. We have substantial experience obtaining significant monetary awards and will provide the dedicated and exhaustive advocacy needed. Contact our firm online or call 212-319-7600 to learn how we can protect your rights and pursue a remedy on your behalf.

Strong Legal Protection in Employment Law Matters

• Employment Discrimination: At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we have successfully guided victims of employment discrimination through proceedings before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and in state and federal courts. Employee discrimination involves discrimination based on age, race, religion, sex, disability or membership in a constitutionally protected class.
• Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates United States federal law and, in many cases, state and local law. Sexual harassment can involve direct requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances and improper conduct in the workplace. Employers are required to take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and to take appropriate action to remedy sexual harassment once it is reported or discovered. An employee who reports sexual harassment is legally protected against retaliation from her employer. Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP is known worldwide for its experience in representing clients who have been the subject of sexual harassment by or from employers or other employees.
• Whistleblower Retaliation: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides protection for employees who "blow the whistle" on their employer's wrongdoings. As a result, if you report your employer for violating SEC rules or regulations or committing other criminal acts, they cannot lawfully retaliate against you.
• Wrongful Termination: If you were terminated by your employer based upon a discriminatory purpose or in retaliation for reporting a hostile work environment or other unlawful employment practices, you may have a claim for employment discrimination and /or wrongful termination. Once it is determined that such a claim exists, Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates will advise and guide you on the proper course of action for achieving a just resolution of such claim.

In addition to providing representation to the victims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation or wrongful termination, our attorneys also have substantial experience drafting and reviewing employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, severance agreements and non-compete agreements.

If you have been mistreated in the workplace and are seeking to recover damages, contact our firm online or call 212-319-7600. Our lawyers are steadfast advocates on behalf of our clients seeking the experience necessary for the effective resolution of disputes around the United States and in the global marketplace.

Employment Law Matters

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we provide a full range of employment services for employees and employers. Whether you are seeking to recover damages or defending yourself or your company in a lawsuit, our experienced lawyers can help protect your rights and pursue remedies on your behalf. Contact our firm online or call 212-319-7600 to schedule your appointment.

Our employment law attorneys have represented plaintiffs and defendants in matters related to:

• Severance packages
• Confidentiality agreements in employment contracts
• Non-compete agreements in employment contracts
• Independent contractors
• Employment-related investigations
• Employee grievance
• Discipline procedures in employment contracts
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• WARN Act
• Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
• Trade secrets
• Contract negotiations

State and federal regulations are very specific about the expectations employees may have from their employers and vice versa. Any unfair or illegal treatment of employees can cost employers money and cost employees their livelihood. At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, our employment law attorneys are diligent in their efforts to identify potential employment law violations and seek corrective action in order to prevent employees from losing livelihoods. We also provide critical planning advice to employers, enabling them to properly develop training and employment procedures as a step towards addressing employee complaints and avoiding future litigation. For information about representation on employment discrimination matters, including sexual harassment and whistleblower retaliation claims, read about our employee rights practice.

If you or your company is facing an employment-related lawsuit or is seeking to recover damages in such a suit, contact the Manhattan offices of Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP online or call 212-319-7600. Our attorneys are steadfast advocates, offering clients around the world the sound transactional and litigation experience that is necessary for effective competition in the global marketplace.