Queens Employment Lawyer

Employment Attorney Serving Queens, NY

Queens employers operate in a regulatory environment shaped by federal employment law, New York State labor regulations, and New York City human rights and employment ordinances. Restaurants, medical practices, retail stores, and professional services firms in Queens all face compliance obligations around hiring, wages, workplace safety, anti-discrimination, and termination procedures.

Agarunov Law Firm provides employment law services for Queens businesses and employees. We draft and review employment agreements, negotiate severance packages, analyze non-compete clauses, develop workplace policies, and advise on compliance with applicable employment regulations.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Queens via the 7, E, F, M, N, or R trains. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your employment law needs.

Employment Law Services for Queens Clients

Employment Contract Drafting and Review

Queens employers hiring for positions across restaurants, healthcare practices, retail operations, and professional firms need employment agreements that define the relationship clearly. We draft contracts covering compensation, duties, benefits, termination terms, and restrictive covenants.

Severance and Separation Agreements

Queens employees offered severance packages should understand that these agreements typically require you to waive legal claims against the employer. We review severance terms and negotiate improvements where possible.

Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenant Analysis

Queens employers using non-compete agreements must ensure the restrictions are reasonable in scope and duration. Overly broad non-competes are vulnerable to challenge and may be narrowed or voided by New York courts.

Workplace Policies and Employee Handbooks

Queens businesses must maintain workplace policies that comply with federal, state, and city requirements. Anti-harassment training, accommodation procedures, and leave policies all have specific mandates.

Wage and Hour Compliance

Queens employers must comply with federal and state wage and hour laws governing minimum wage, overtime, tip credits, spread of hours pay, and frequency of payment. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors or exempt employees is one of the most common and costly compliance errors. We audit classifications and ensure your payroll practices comply with applicable law.

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

Federal, New York State, and New York City laws prohibit workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin. Queens employers must maintain anti-discrimination policies, conduct required training, and respond promptly to complaints. We advise on prevention, investigation, and response.

What Queens Employers and Employees Should Know

Queens employers manage diverse workforces across multiple industries and languages. Employment law compliance requires attention to wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination requirements, leave mandates, and record-keeping obligations. The cost of non-compliance, including back pay, penalties, and litigation expenses, far exceeds the cost of proper legal guidance.

Queens businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industries face particular scrutiny around tip credit practices, overtime calculations, and spread of hours pay. The New York Department of Labor actively investigates wage and hour violations in these sectors.

Queens employees considering a job change should review any existing non-compete or non-solicitation agreements before accepting a new position. Violating a valid restrictive covenant can result in injunctive relief and damages.

Why Queens Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides employment law services for Queens businesses and employees.

• Employment contract drafting, review, and negotiation for employers and employees
• Severance and separation agreement review and negotiation
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant analysis and enforcement
• Accessible from Queens via 7, E, F, M, N, or R trains
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How We Work With Employment Law Clients

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your employment situation, review any agreements or offers, and identify the legal issues. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Review and Analysis. We analyze the relevant contracts, policies, or compliance issues and provide a clear assessment of your rights and options.
• Step 3: Action. We draft, negotiate, or revise agreements, develop compliant policies, or advise on the best course of action for your specific situation.
• Step 4: Ongoing Support. We remain available for future employment law questions, contract reviews, and compliance guidance.