Cohn Lifland provides counsel to employers and employees in the resolution of employment discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination claims by mediation, arbitration and litigation.  We have conducted a number of employee-related investigations on behalf of both employers and employees.  The firm is also experienced in the negotiation of employment contracts and severance agreements. 

Cohn Lifland strives to protect its corporate clients from frivolous employment related litigation. Alternatively, when appropriate, Cohn Lifland advocates on behalf of its employee clients in all employment related disputes with respect to all areas of Federal and State discrimination laws. The firm also counsels employers in the formulation and implementation of employment policies and the creation of handbooks and manuals.

Albert L. Cohn heads the department which includes Jeffrey W. Herrmann, Joshua P. Cohn, Leonard Z. Kaufmann, Charles R. Cohen, Lisa McCauley Parles and Marc W. Garbar.  The firm has enjoyed success achieving superior results in meaningful termination matters.

We handle all employment related disputes, including but not limited to: 
Administrative Hearings
Arbitration
Conscience Employee Protection Act (CEPA)
Discrimination: gender, disability, religious, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Hostile work environment
Jury trials/mediation
New Jersey laws against discrimination
New York anti-discrimination Laws
New York City Administrative Code
Quid pro quo
Retaliation
Sexual harassment
Title VII
Wage and hour
Wrongful discharge
Wrongful termination