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Elizabeth Schlissel is an associate in the Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment
Law practice representing clients in employment litigation and other aspects
of employment law.
Employment Litigation
Elizabeth represents companies in all facets of employment law including
wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment,
breach of employment contracts and restrictive covenants, harassment and
failure to accommodate disabilities in state and federal court. She also
represents employers in connection with audits and investigations conducted
by the U.S. and New York State Department of Labor.
Employment Counseling
Elizabeth counsels employers and their management team and HR executives
in complying with federal, state and local employment laws. Counseling
includes advising clients on a daily basis regarding personnel issues,
wage and hour compliance, and preventing, investigating and responding
to discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. In addition, Elizabeth
regularly works with employers reviewing and drafting their employee handbooks
and policies.
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NY Employment Laws: What To Know For 2019 | March 28, 2019
- “Complying with New York State Sexual Harassment Laws,” Theodore
Roosevelt Inn of Court, Nassau County Bar Association, December 17, 2018
(closed event)
- “Emerging Trends in Employment Law,” Theodore Roosevelt Inn
of Court, Nassau County Bar Association, March 2017
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Areas of Focus:
Education:
College:
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College: Boston University
Law School:
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Law School: Hofstra University School of Law
Prior Affiliations:
- Elizabeth previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Nassau
County District Attorney’s Office, serving under District Attorney
Kathleen Rice, prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies.
Memberships:
Professional:
- Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Executive Committee Member
- Long Island Association Young Professionals Committee
- Nassau County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee
Bar Admissions:
- New York State
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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