Sheheryar Sardar, Esq. recently spoke at New York University on employment law and discrimination issues.  The event was sponsored by the Council on the Advancement of Muslim Professionals, New York chapter (CAMP-NY).
Professionals of diverse backgrounds attended the event, keen on understanding how they can protect their rights under federal and state law in a precarious economic environment.  The event included a powerpoint presentation distilling critical and timely information on the categories and elements of discrimination, what behavior violates the law, and how severance agreements should be understood.  The event was …

Small businesses and start ups often fail to institute written employment handbooks and policies.  This preventative measure is critical in avoiding future problems at the workplace. Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
The SARDAR LAW FIRM offers strategic advise on the drafting, review and implementation of all standard handbook and employment policies related to:

Nature of Employment
Harassment and Discrimination
Compensation
Performance Management
Time Off
Employee Benefits
On-the-Job Rules
Confidentiality/Employer Property
Business Conduct and Ethics
Dismissal and Severance

Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.

Illegal employment discrimination occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee that significantly affects the employee’s terms or conditions of employment and is based on a legally protected class. Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
Our attorneys will work with you directly to explore a full range of options in addressing an employment discrimination issue. It is this personalized service and our corporate experience in these matters which allows us to effectively advocate our clients’ interests in the negotiation and litigation of …

The Sardar Law Firm represents individuals who have been offered severance or asked to sign a severance agreement or a waiver and release of claims.
Most often, individuals sign the agreement without understanding the critical clauses include therein.  Because such agreements purport to be binding contracts they usually contain clauses terminating, waiving or limiting certain rights of the individual employee.  Some employers may attempt to may impose obligations on employees that may be burdensome or contrary to law.
It is critical for individuals to have counsel review the severance agreement before …

Illegal workplace harassment must be based on sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by law.  Work-related harassment is generally actionable regardless of whether the harasser is a manager, co-worker, client, vendor, or contractor.
Our attorneys will work with you directly to explore a full range of options in resolving your dispute. It is this personalized service and our corporate experience in these matters which allows us to effectively advocate our clients’ interests sexual harassment disputes.  We are attorneys that have experience working …

The SARDAR LAW FIRM offers comprehensive and effective training programs for all levels of management and employees in the following areas:

Discrimination and harassment prevention and procedures
Understanding company policies on avoiding offensive behavior and properly filing complaints with the company
Employee handbooks and policies

We tailor our seminars based on the specific needs of your business group.
Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.

The SARDAR LAW FIRM provides representation for employees that feel their termination was wrongful.  Under New York State laws, there is no separate cause of action for “wrongful termination.”  The term is generally used to describe a situation where an employee was terminated in a manner against the law.  Examples of such terminations include: (1) breach of an employment contract; (2) termination due to membership in certain protected classes; (3)  termination as retaliation for exercising certain rights or for engaging in protected activity, such as complaining of discrimination or harassment, or seeking accommodations or family and medical …

The SARDAR LAW FIRM attorneys advise and represent executives and key employees on the drafting and negotiating employment agreement including:

Specified Duration Employment Contracts
Severance Agreements
Non-Competition Agreements (Restrictive Covenants)
Non-Solicitation Agreements
Confidentiality and Proprietary Agreements
Offer Letters

Please contact us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com or 631.838.0178 for a consultation. 

The SARDAR LAW FIRM offers strategic representation to our clients in regards to naturalization.  Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
Eligibility
Naturalization is the process which an immigrant goes through to become a U.S. Citizen.  There are different naturalization requirements based on specific situations, i.e., some people have to be permanent residents for 5 years and others only have to be permanent residents on the day of the interview. All people seeking to apply for naturalization must be at least 18 years …

The SARDAR LAW FIRM offers strategic representation to individual and corporate clients in regards to H-1B Visas. Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows business professionals to work in the United States for a specific amount of time.  Email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com or call 631.838.0178 for more information or a consultation.
Employer Requirements:

The job offer must be in a specialty occupation such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, etc.
There are criteria for wages offered and the actual job performed
No U.S. citizen …