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CurrentThe Law Office of Peter G. Goodman, PLLC is a boutique employment law practice located in Manhattan. We represent employers in a variety of areas, including (a) defense of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims; (b) defense of wage and hour claims; (c) prosecuting and defending claims under restrictive covenants such as non-competes and non-solicitation agreements; and (d) mitigating employment claims through the development of proper human resources procedures and policies. We represent clients in federal/state courts, arbitration/mediation venues, and administrative agencies/commissions. Our wide employer-side experience positions us to represent clients on the other side of the table, including helping employees navigate workplace transitions through counseling, and negotiating and drafting employment contracts, severance agreements, and restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements).Three sample cases that we handled are:• Defended a professional practice against discrimination claims asserted under various state and local laws. The case settled at an early stage after we alleged the employee had engaged in misconduct while employed, and had misrepresented events after the employee left the company. • Defended a school against a claim for pregnancy discrimination under federal, state, and local law. • Represented a broker in complex negotiations with a new employer which involved restrictive covenants and a signing bonus subject to clawback. I am the Founder and Managing Attorney and am supported by two Of Counsel attorneys. Jules Halpern previously directed Employee Relations and Employment Law at Random House. His areas of focus include investigating allegations of employee misconduct and delivering anti-discrimination, business ethics, and human resources-related training. Paul Scrom has a special focus on employee handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, and other HR documents.
