Lauren J. Marcus represents and advises employers in various aspects of employment law. Lauren regularly advises and counsels clients on a wide array of day-to-day concerns, including leaves of absence issues, wage and hour questions and handbooks and policies. Lauren’s practice focuses on advice regarding leaves of absence and accommodations under both state and federal law. Lauren is recognized for her significant knowledge regarding nationwide paid sick leave and has conducted webinars and written extensive policies regarding the same.
Lauren is an experienced litigator and defends employers in a variety of matters in both New Jersey and New York state and federal courts and before governmental agencies. She defends clients against claims arising a wide array of laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and similarly state and local laws. Lauren’s practice also includes working on restrictive covenant matters and both single-plaintiff and class action wage and hour litigation. She has worked on numerous disability and perceived disability matters in both New Jersey and New York.