Yankwitt LLP counsels and defends a broad array of businesses in employment litigation and compliance. Our clients are drawn from a diverse group of industries, including financial services, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and services, as well as nonprofit and religious organizations.
Comprehensive Employer Representation
As trusted advisors, Yankwitt LLP’s attorneys counsel our clients on a variety of employment matters, including:
- Statutory compliance across federal, state, and local employment laws
- Negotiating employment and severance agreements that protect business interests
- Enforcement of restrictive covenants including noncompete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
As seasoned litigators, we know the costs of workplace litigation. We apply hard-earned courtroom experience to help employers develop workplace policies and practices designed to maximize litigation avoidance.
When litigation is necessary, our experienced employment defense attorneys are prepared to achieve the best possible results for our clients. We regularly defend businesses before federal and state courts, governmental agencies such as the New York State Division of Human Rights and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and arbitral tribunals in matters including,
- Discrimination claims under Title VII and state law
- Workplace harassment and whistleblower retaliation
- Wrongful termination and other employment-related tort claims
- Wage and hour disputes, including class and collective action under the FLSA and state wage laws
- Family and Medical Leave Act violations
Cost-Effective Litigation Management
Because we are not afraid to try cases, we are able to optimize outcomes in the most cost-effective manner possible. Our approach includes:
- Lean staffing model: Each employment matter is staffed with one senior attorney through summary judgment and two at trial
- Targeted discovery: We focus on streamlined discovery practices that gather essential information without unnecessary expense
- Dispositive motion practice: We emphasize dispositive motion practice, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions for judgment on the pleadings, to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively before trial
- Strategic settlement approach: We maintain a constant focus on achieving the best possible resolution when settlement serves the client’s interests
Experience on Both Sides of Employment Disputes
We also represent employees in employment and severance agreement negotiations, contract disputes, and False Claims Act and other whistleblower actions. This comprehensive experience on both sides of employment disputes provides valuable insight that enables us to anticipate opposing strategies, craft more effective defenses, and advocate aggressively and successfully on behalf of our clients.
