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Episode Synopsis
Is your business at risk due to employment law misunderstandings?
In this captivating episode of Life Unlimited, host Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, is joined by Doug Rowe, an acclaimed labor and employment law partner at Certilman Balin, and a New York Metro Super Lawyer and The Legal Eagle award recipient. Doug delves into the critical aspects of employment law, offering indispensable insights for business owners. He also discusses new employment laws that have been implemented and how they can affect employers in dealing with their current employees as well as new hires.
Key Points Covered:
The importance of adhering to employment laws in all industries
Dispelling overtime myths for salaried employees and explaining exemption qualifications
The importance of expert HR guidance in complex legal landscapes
The necessity of self-audits for legal compliance in larger firms
Navigating the intricacies of modern workplace dynamics, including hybrid work models
The evolving role of AI in HR and the need for unbiased hiring practices
Plus, additional strategies for mastering employment law!
Connect with Doug Rowe:
LinkedIn: Doug Rowe
Website: CertilmanBalin.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (516) 296-7102
Connect with Larry Heller:
(631) 248-3600
Schedule a 20-Minute Call
Heller Wealth Management
LinkedIn: Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA
YouTube: Life Unlimited with Larry Heller, CFP®
About Doug Rowe:
Douglas E. Rowe is a Partner in our Labor and Employment Group.
His broad range of expertise includes claims alleging discrimination based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability, as well as sexual harassment, wage and hour issues, labor arbitrations, and defense of employment-related claims under federal and state statutes. He is frequently quoted in the media about the #MeToo movement and legislation affecting employers and employees.
He counsels on and litigates issues relating to restrictive covenants and trade secrets. By initiating preventive counseling on company policies and other personnel matters, Mr. Rowe helps clients keep costs down and avoid litigation. He also prepares and negotiates employment agreements.
A seasoned litigator at the state and federal level, Mr. Rowe has significant appellate experience. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Mr. Rowe was first named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list in 2011 and has earned the distinction consecutively from 2013 until 2018. Only five percent of lawyers in the New York Metro are honored each year.
He was awarded a “Legal Eagle” by Long Island Pulse Magazine.
He serves on the Board of Directors at Rock and Wrap it Up, an anti-poverty think tank based in New York.
He graduated from Brooklyn Law School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the New York and Nassau County Bar Associations.
In this captivating episode of Life Unlimited, host Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, is joined by Doug Rowe, an acclaimed labor and employment law partner at Certilman Balin, and a New York Metro Super Lawyer and The Legal Eagle award recipient. Doug delves into the critical aspects of employment law, offering indispensable insights for business owners. He also discusses new employment laws that have been implemented and how they can affect employers in dealing with their current employees as well as new hires.
Key Points Covered:
The importance of adhering to employment laws in all industries
Dispelling overtime myths for salaried employees and explaining exemption qualifications
The importance of expert HR guidance in complex legal landscapes
The necessity of self-audits for legal compliance in larger firms
Navigating the intricacies of modern workplace dynamics, including hybrid work models
The evolving role of AI in HR and the need for unbiased hiring practices
Plus, additional strategies for mastering employment law!
Connect with Doug Rowe:
LinkedIn: Doug Rowe
Website: CertilmanBalin.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (516) 296-7102
Connect with Larry Heller:
(631) 248-3600
Schedule a 20-Minute Call
Heller Wealth Management
LinkedIn: Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA
YouTube: Life Unlimited with Larry Heller, CFP®
About Doug Rowe:
Douglas E. Rowe is a Partner in our Labor and Employment Group.
His broad range of expertise includes claims alleging discrimination based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability, as well as sexual harassment, wage and hour issues, labor arbitrations, and defense of employment-related claims under federal and state statutes. He is frequently quoted in the media about the #MeToo movement and legislation affecting employers and employees.
He counsels on and litigates issues relating to restrictive covenants and trade secrets. By initiating preventive counseling on company policies and other personnel matters, Mr. Rowe helps clients keep costs down and avoid litigation. He also prepares and negotiates employment agreements.
A seasoned litigator at the state and federal level, Mr. Rowe has significant appellate experience. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, United States District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Mr. Rowe was first named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list in 2011 and has earned the distinction consecutively from 2013 until 2018. Only five percent of lawyers in the New York Metro are honored each year.
He was awarded a “Legal Eagle” by Long Island Pulse Magazine.
He serves on the Board of Directors at Rock and Wrap it Up, an anti-poverty think tank based in New York.
He graduated from Brooklyn Law School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the New York and Nassau County Bar Associations.
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