Labor & Employment

Unites States labor and employment laws are very complex and, in some respects, quite different from Japanese employment laws. Complying with state and federal employment laws is a daunting task. Our attorneys’ understanding of the difference between the United States and Japanese employment laws, solid knowledge of federal labor and employment laws as well as those of each of the states in which our clients operate (which frequently impose different obligations on employers), and experience in advising clients on the handling of employment disputes in ways that protect the client and establish a positive work environment for their employees, has been an invaluable asset to our clients.

Through the years, we have advised numerous corporate clients in a variety of industries, including financial institutions, media companies, manufacturers, educational institutions, and subsidiaries of significantly large Japanese corporate parents on employment matters that have resulted in resolutions in favor of our clients. In addition, our firm has represented our clients in numerous judicial and administrative proceedings involving labor and employment matters.

Within the labor and employment practice area, we serve our clients on issues that include:

  • Providing counsel concerning employee management and discipline matters.
  • Advising clients on how to address claims of discrimination or harassment made by employees, including provision of guidance on the process to investigate those claims and assessment of the facts found during the investigation to counsel the client as to potential liability and the best course of action to resolve the matter.
  • Preparing executive employment agreements.
  • Preparing noncompetition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements.
  • preparing separation and exit agreements.
  • Preparing, reviewing and revising employee handbooks and policies.
  • Representing clients in matters before federal, state and municipal fair employment practice agencies and regulatory agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Department of Labor, and other state and municipal agencies.

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