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Address: 485 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor, new-york, NY, 10017
Law Firm: Phillips Nizer LLP
Phone: (212) 841-0575
Fax: 212-262-5152
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Website: http://www.phillipsnizer.com
| Title | Partner |
| First Year of Call | |
| Areas of Practice | Litigation, Employment Litigation |
| Description | Regina E. Faul is a partner in and chairs the Employment & Labor Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP. She has distinguished herself for over 30 years representing clients in the areas of employment law and labor law. Ms. Faul’s practice focuses on advising management clients on day-to-day employee relations, representing management in connection with collective bargaining, employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, acting as insurance defense counsel, and conducting presentations and training for our clients’ workforces.General Employment LitigationRegina has successfully defended clients before state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings. She also has successfully resolved matters prior to trial through negotiated settlements. Her extensive experience includes litigation involving: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) New York Labor Laws New York State and City Human Rights Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Fair Housing Act Regina proactively engages with employers regarding compliance with federal, state and city laws and drafting and implementing effective handbooks, policies and procedures, restrictive covenants, and workplace health and safety programs.Wage & HourWage and hour litigation has been a cornerstone of Regina’s legal practice. She is frequently called upon by employers to advise companies in connection with: Assessing company policies and procedures Wage and hour compliance Federal and New York Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act Providing effective and efficient counsel in implementing corrective action to avoid potential government investigations and class action litigation.TrainingProactive and ongoing employer and employee training is a highly effective tool in preventing costly and, sometimes, contentious court proceedings. Regina creates individualized presentations and trainings for employers on workplace topics, including: Harassment Discrimination Whistleblowers and retaliation Investigating employee complaints Employee discharge and discipline Fair housing Government subsidy programs Social media policies Various other workplace policiesPrivate Client and Insurance DefenseRegina has successfully defended private clients as well as acting as Insurance Defense Counsel (EPLI, D&O, E&O) for many national insurance carriers.Unions and Collective Bargaining Regina counsels business owners regarding dealings with unions and union benefit funds. She represents clients from the early stages of union organizing, to collective bargaining negotiations and navigating through collective bargaining agreements, including employee discipline, wage compliance, and staffing needs. She defends and counsels clients in connection with ERISA litigation by benefit funds to collect contributions or their assessment of withdrawal liability. She often works closely with members of our firm’s Real Estate Practice representing owners and operators of hotels, residential apartment buildings and commercial buildings with respect to the labor and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, sales, reorganization and reductions in staffing.Speaking EngagementsExecuSummit, Wage & Hour Conference (November 2019) Phillips Nizer LLP Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, Coping Healthily in the Legal Industry: Mental Health Issues That Affect Everyone (A program for practicing attorneys; November 2019 with Dr. Christian Heim) Phillips Nizer LLP Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, Righting Wrongs – Employers’ Roles in Implementing Change After #MeToo (A program for practicing attorneys; November 28, 2018) ExecuSummit, Wage & Hour Conference (November 2018) Phillips Nizer LLP Executive Program, Righting Wrongs – Employers’ Roles in Implementing Change After #MeToo (A program for business owners, company executives, human resources professionals, accountants and other business advisors; November 14, 2018) Regina is frequently called upon as a commentator regarding local and federal labor and employment law. She was also elected to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers as a fellow, the highest recognition by one’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence.RECOGNITIONfellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (Class of 2020) Super Lawyers – New York Metro Edition (Employment & Labor) 2020Crain’s New York Business, 2020 Leading Women Lawyers Crain’s New York Business, 2018 Leading Women Lawyers (Inaugural list)News & Publications Ilene Jaroslaw and Monica P. McCabe selected as 2021 Notable Women in Law honorees by Crain’s New York Business 12/23/2020 Seventeen Phillips Nizer Attorneys are named to New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 10/28/2020We are proud to congratulate our selected attorneys. PN Legal Alert: New York Guaranteed Sick Leave Goes Into Effect September 30, 202009/28/2020New York State has joined New York City and Westchester County in mandating that employers provide guaranteed sick leave to employees. The New York State Sick Leave Law (the NYSSLL) was passed earlier this year and goes into effect on September 30, 2020. For existing employees, the leave begins to accrue on September 30 and employees may begin using sick leave under the NYSSLL on January 1, 2021. The NYSSLL guarantees all individuals employed within New York State (full-time and part-time) sick leave each calendar year based on eligibility and employer status. Phillips Nizer Employment and Labor Chair, Regina E. Faul, is quoted in Benefits News, Employers need to embrace, not tolerate, LBGTQ Employees 06/24/2020It is recommended that employers review their policies and training protocols to ensure that they adequately address the extended protections, says Regina Faul, labor and employment chair at Phillips Nizer, a law firm specializing in labor issues. Additionally, further training of managers, supervisors and employees should include best practices for implementing and maintaining a diverse workforce with a culture of inclusion and acceptance. Phillips Nizer Employment & Labor Chair, Regina E. Faul, is quoted in Business Insurance, Some work issues still unclear after Supreme Court’s LGBTQ ruling 06/24/2020Higher EPLI rates are possible, but not in places such as New York State and New York City where these individuals were already protected, said Regina E. Faul, New York-based partner who chairs Philip Nizer LLP’s employment & labor practice. Phillips Nizer Employment & Labor Chair Regina E. Faul elected as a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers 06/24/2020 PN Practical News – Paycheck Protection Program 04/02/2020 PN Practical News – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act – April 1, 2020 04/01/2020 Accolade – Lisa Radetsky and Helene Freeman selected as 2019 Notable Women in Law honorees by Crain’s New York Business 01/03/2019 CLE Program* – Regina Faul, Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Practice presents Employers’ Roles in Implementing Change after #MeToo on Wed., November 28, 2018 8 – 10 a.m. at Phillips Nizer *NYS CLE credit approval pending 11/28/2018On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Regina E. Faul , Chair of the Employment and Labor Law Practice at Phillips Nizer, presents a free, 90-minute program, which intends to provide insight to lawyers about the changing NYS and NYC law addressing sexual harassment and other workplace issues, and also provide information that lawyers can use to recognize issues for their clients. Registration, breakfast and networking: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.; Program: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. RSVPs required by November 20th. (space is limited): eventsphillipsnizer.com Speaking Engagement – Regina Faul, Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Practice joins panel at the inaugural Wage & Hour ExecuSummit on November 27th at the Mohegan Sun Hotel, Resort & Convention Center 11/27/2018 Regina joins panelists to address Settlement of FLSA Claims at the inaugural Wage & Hour ExecuSummit on November 27, 2018. The two-day program will be held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The panel will convene at 1:00 p.m. Agenda and registration details in the attached file. Program – Righting Wrongs – Employers’ Roles in Implementing Change after #MeToo on November 14, 2018 (8:30 – 10:00 a.m.) at Phillips Nizer in NYC 11/14/2018A program for business owners, company executives, human resources managers and employee relations representatives. Registration required no later than November 12 at: eventsphillipsnizer.com This is a non-CLE event.For our NYS CLE program of the same name (for practicing attorneys) to be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (8:00 – 10:00 a.m.) Stop Sexual Harassment In NYC Act: Employers must implement the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act Notice and Fact Sheet by September 6, 2018 08/22/2018 Employment & Labor Law Mid-Year Review: 2018 All-Stars of Employment Law 07/25/2018 Media – Nation’s Restaurant News quotes Labor & Employment Law Chair, Regina Faul, regarding new anti-sexual harassment laws in New York City. 05/10/2018This week, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a package of 11 bills requiring most employers to provide annual sexual harassment training for workers, beginning April 1, 2019. Read: NYC mayor signs sexual harassment training mandate into law: Training required for employers of 15 or more by April 2019 Media – Regina Faul, chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice, comments on sexual harassment training in the online publication of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). 04/27/2018With the passage of the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act by the New York City Council, once Mayor Bill de Blasio signs it into law, city employers will be required to incorporate anti-harassment laws into their policies and training. Read the article: New York Employers Must Provide Sexual-Harassment Training: Training requirements are part of sweeping anti-harassment legislation Time’s Up NYC: Sexual Harassment Legislation May Affect Thousands of NYC Employers (April 2018) 04/23/2018Media – Regina Faul, Labor & Employment Law partner, was quoted by the Associated Press (AP) in the article, What’s your past salary? Lawmakers want to ban the question. 05/17/2017In April, the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill to prohibit employers from inquiring about or relying on, a prospective employee’s salary history. The bill was signed into law by Mayor Bill De Blasio on May 4, 2017. [Note: The AP has since been republished by several news sites including, The New York Times, The Washington Post and ABC News.] New York City One Step Closer to Banning Employers From Asking About And Considering Prospective Employees’ Salary History 04/03/2017 Media – Employee Benefit Adviser quotes Regina Faul, Labor & Employment Law partner, in the article, Should employers continue to prepare for overtime regulations? regarding last week’s nationwide injunction by a Texas court blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule, which was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016. 11/23/2016 USDOL Final Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked By Nationwide Injunction 11/01/2016 NYC Freelance Isn’t Free Act Gives Unpaid Independent Contractors The Right To Double Damages, Legal Fees 10/03/2016 Labor Department Significantly Increases Minimum Salary and Compensation Levels Required to Qualify Employees for White Collar Overtime Exemption 05/02/2016 US Department of Labor Expands Reporting Requirements for Employers Engaging Persuaders to Address Unionization 03/01/2016 New Regulations Ban Employment Discrimination, Harassment Against Transgender Individuals Under NYS, NYC Laws 01/01/2016 Employer Alert – New York City Employers Must Provide Paid Sick Leave to Employees Effective April 1, 2014 03/03/2014 Employer Law Alert – New York Law Amended to Protect Child Models’ Conditions of Employment and Education Requirements 11/01/2013 |
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