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 …