Attorneys in Queens, New York
Experienced Representation in Employment Law Matters
At the law offices of Orlow and Orlow, P.C. in Forest Hills, we represent employees and employers in disputes arising in the workplace. At our small family firm, we place a premium on personal service. Whether you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment on your job or you need advice regarding the preparation of an employee manual, you will always have someone who you can talk to who understands the importance of your legal issue. Contact our offices to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your employment law claim.
When we take your employment law claim, our goal is to resolve your dispute as quickly as possible, often through a severance or settlement agreement. We know from experience that employment law litigation can be time-consuming and expensive, both financially and emotionally. Nonetheless, if it is in your best interests to take your claim to trial or appeal, we will do so professionally and aggressively.
For Employees
We represent employees in a wide variety of claims related to or arising out of employment, including:
- Title VII or discrimination claims. We will help you recover compensation for unfair treatment based on race, age, gender, religion or national origin.
- Disability actions. We will represent you in claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Retaliation cases. If you have been wrongfully terminated or punished at work for reporting company abuses or filing permissible claims, we will help you recover your losses.
- Sexual harassment claims. If your employer has created or allowed a hostile environment based on sexual matters, or if you have been offered a job-related benefit in exchange for sexual favors, you may have a right to recover for your injuries. We will handle your sexual harassment claim.
- Breach of employment contract cases. We will represent you if your employer has terminated your employment in violation of the terms of a contract.
- Commission disputes. Our attorneys will help you recover any commissions that have been wrongfully denied or withheld.
For Employers
We review and prepare employment agreements, employee handbooks, and employee policies and procedures. We also prepare offer letters for prospective employees, and non-disclosure and proprietary agreements to protect work product and intellectual property.
Our lawyers advise employers on a wide range of issues, including wage and hour compliance and personnel policies. We consult, advise and investigate employee issues and claims. We also respond to EEOC and New York State Division of Human Rights complaints, as well as appear as advocates for our clients in various types of unemployment and workers' compensation hearings.
Contact Us Today
For experienced employment law representation with a high level of personal service, contact us. Our offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for all employment law cases. Spanish and Italian services are available.
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Orlow and Orlow, P.C.
104-70 Queens Boulevard
Suite 201
Forest Hills, NY 11375-3694
Phone: (718) 275-1717
Fax: (718) 275-4487
