Labor & Employment Department

In the ever changing world of labor and employment law, clients need a team of lawyers that who can assess their needs and develop effective solutions for them. At Infante Zumpano, the Labor & Employment team is comprised of lawyers who are well-versed in labor and employment law. From court seasoned litigators to former state court mediators, we are prepared to counsel or litigate a wide range of employment and labor matters in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico.

Counseling
The key to implementing strong and enforceable employment policies is compliance with a wide range of federal, state and local laws. We can counsel clients on employee handbooks, worker’s compensation issues, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, anti-discrimination policies and training, workplace violence, workplace investigations, family medical leave, military leave, terminations of employment, and wage and hour laws. Our attorneys can facilitate workshops for all employees regarding topics such as wage and hour compliance, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment, and how to properly conduct an on-site investigation of an employee’s complaint.

Litigation
Our Employment and Labor litigators have represented clients in all levels of litigation from administrative proceedings to federal, state and local courts. We efficiently, aggressively, and effectively resolve disputes both in and out of the courtroom. Our alternative dispute resolution team has successfully mediated discrimination and wage and hour disputes, as well as settled dozens of workers compensation claims.

Labor
We recognize that the National Labor Relations Act applies to all employers and employees regardless of unionization status. With that in mind, we can counsel all employers on how to effectively comply with the NLRA. No stranger to all-night bargaining sessions, our Labor & Employment team can counsel management on all aspect of collective bargaining issues including elections, collective bargaining agreements, reopeners, benefits and labor strikes.

A Team Respected and Recognized
Our commitment to our clients is rivaled only by the caliber of our lawyers’ experience and preparedness—and it shows. Our litigation team members are respected and recognized for their abilities and achievements, including:

• AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®—its highest peer review rating;
• Author of the Handbook on Labor & Employment Statutes in Puerto Rico;
• Seasoned workers compensation litigator;
• Former Bronx Civil Court mediator.

Significant Representations and Experience

• Advised major utility company on settlement of class action wage and hour lawsuits.
• Counseled multinational satellite service provider on internal training program, and led the client’s Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment workshops for management.
• Prepared or updated employment handbooks for local and national companies.
• Successfully litigated workers compensation issues on behalf of a major insurance company.
• Representation of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) in connection with various labor and employment matters.