Jonathan Sokolowski

Jonathan Sokolowski is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's New York office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Sokolowski's practice focuses on Labor and Employment matters, including client counseling and litigation.  In particular, he has experience drafting employment, severance, non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements, as well as drafting employee handbooks in compliance with state and federal law.  Mr. Sokolowski also represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as before various administrative agencies.

Education

• J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 2010, Fordham International Law Journal; Moot Court Board
• B.A., New York University, 2006, magna cum laude

Admissions

• New York
• New Jersey
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Articles

• March Madness Isn't For Everyone, Sports Litigation Alert, March 25, 2011

• The Social Media Revolution: Recent Developments And Guidelines For Employers To Consider, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, December 2010

Labor & Employment Law Blog Articles

• "Second Circuit Finds that Employers May be Obligated to Accommodate a Disabled Employee's Commute," October 11, 2011
• "Wax This! New York Court Finds Restrictive Covenant In Hair Removal Specialist's Employment Agreement Unreasonable and Unenforceable," September 26, 2011
• "NLRB Requires Employers to Post Unionization Rights Notice," September 2, 2011
• "Connecticut Becomes First State to Mandate Paid Sick Leave," July 20, 2011
• "NLRB Proposes Significant Representation Election Changes That, If Finalized, Likely Will Aid Unionization Efforts," July 1, 2011
• "The New York State Department Of Labor Issues Guidelines, Instructions, FAQ's and Model Notices For the Wage Theft Prevention Act," April 6, 2011
• "Recently Enacted "Hospitality Wage Order" Imposes New Tip Rules," February 8, 2011
• "New York Enacts The Wage Theft Prevention Act," December 22, 2010

• "'I Quit,' 'No, You're Fired!' New York Supreme Court Tells Employer to Think Twice Before Terminating Employees Without Setting Forth a Reason," January 27, 2011; additionally published in The National Law Review, February 4, 2011