Employment Matters

Employment issues are among the most sensitive and complex challenges businesses face. Decisions involving hiring, discipline, termination, and workplace policies often carry significant legal and financial risk. Fellig Schwartz, LLC represents businesses and management throughout New Jersey, as well as companies operating in New York City and surrounding counties, on a wide range of employment-related matters.

Our attorneys help employers navigate workplace issues proactively so they can manage their workforce effectively while reducing the risk of costly disputes. When litigation or administrative claims arise, we defend companies and management with a strategic and practical approach aimed at protecting the business.

We also help professionals and executives negotiate employment agreements, severance and post-employment restrictive covenants, and advocate for them in related disputes and litigation.

Employment Counsel for Businesses and Management

Preventing disputes often begins with sound legal guidance before difficult employment decisions are made. We advise businesses on a broad range of employment matters affecting day-to-day operations and long-term workforce planning.

Our firm counsels employers on issues such as:

Employee discipline and termination decisions
Layoffs and workforce reductions
Furloughs and restructuring of job responsibilities
Avoiding discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower and wrongful discharge claims
Remote work issues
Compliance with family and medical leave requirements and accommodation issues
Employee misclassification

Short-term and long-term disability and accommodation issues
Wage and hour compliance
Employee privacy concerns
Restrictive covenants (non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-disparagement, return of company property)
Computer related offenses

We work closely with business owners and management to help them identify legal risks early and make informed employment decisions that support the company’s operational goals.

Executive Employment and Severance

In addition to advising businesses, our firm also represents senior executives and professionals in negotiating and drafting employment-related agreements.

We assist executives with matters such as:

Employment agreements
Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
Severance agreements
Negotiation of compensation and separation terms
Independent contractor agreements
Commission and sales agreements

Our goal is to ensure that these agreements are clearly drafted, legally enforceable, and aligned with our clients’ professional and financial interests.

Employment Policies and Workplace Agreements

Clear policies and properly drafted agreements are critical to reducing employment disputes and protecting business interests. Our attorneys assist employers with developing and implementing workplace policies that comply with applicable law while supporting effective workforce management.

We regularly assist clients with:

Drafting and updating employee handbooks
Workplace policies and procedures
Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
Independent contractor agreements
Wage and hour policies and compliance measures

By establishing well-structured policies and agreements, businesses can significantly reduce exposure to employment claims and create clearer expectations for employees.

Non-Compete, Non-Solicit and Restrictive Covenant Litigation

Restrictive covenant agreements — including non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements — are critical tools for protecting a company’s proprietary information, customer relationships, and competitive position.

Fellig Schwartz represents businesses seeking to enforce these agreements when employees leave for competitors or misuse confidential information. In appropriate cases, we pursue injunctive relief in court to immediately stop unfair competition or protect sensitive business information. This includes tortious interference with contract and prospective business relationships.

At the same time, we also represent employees and executives accused of violating restrictive covenant agreements, helping them evaluate the enforceability of the restrictions and defend against claims seeking injunctions or damages.

Our experience on both sides of restrictive covenant disputes provides valuable perspective when evaluating risk, negotiating resolutions, or litigating these matters in court.

Defense Against Employee Claims

When disputes arise, businesses need experienced counsel who understands both the legal and practical implications of employment litigation. Fellig Schwartz represents businesses and management in defending claims such as:

Discrimination claims
Retaliation claims
Whistleblower actions
Wrongful termination allegations
Tortious interference

Our attorneys work to resolve employment disputes efficiently while protecting the company’s reputation, leadership, and operational stability.

Practical Legal Guidance for Workplace Issues

Employment law is constantly evolving, and workplace decisions can have significant legal consequences. The attorneys at Fellig Schwartz, LLC provide practical, business-focused guidance designed to help clients navigate employment issues confidently while minimizing legal risk.

We advise and represent clients throughout New Jersey as well as businesses, executives and professionals in New York City and the surrounding region.

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