Ohio Lawyers: Understanding Wrongful Termination and Retaliation
We hear from people daily who believe they were wrongfully terminated and endured retaliation for speaking out about poor, unethical or illegal business practices. Every situation is unique, but they always have something in common: our concern. We’re always eager to hear about your case. We’ll take the time to understand if we’re able to […]
Legal Protections for Pregnant Employees in New York
I’m Pregnant—Does the Law in New York Protect Me at Work? You have just learned that you are pregnant. Along with the excitement of this time in your life, you may find that there are matters that you need to navigate at work. Among these issues are what to do about additional doctor’s appointments, desired […]
NYC Body & Pole Apology and $120,000 Lawsuit Settlement
Apologies are the rarest thing in the law. But last week, our clients got one. About a year and a half ago, we were contacted by a performer in New York City, Piper Johnson. They were working without pay at Body & Pole, a studio in Manhattan that offers classes in pole dancing and aerial […]
What is Constructive Discharge?
What is Constructive Discharge? Constructive discharge is where an employee quits work for good cause. However, most courts are reluctant to find that an employee was constructively discharged. The standard is usually that no reasonable employee would have tolerated the conditions of employment. A humiliating demotion, punitive transfer or hostility toward you are among the […]
New York City Lawyer Explains Physician Non-Compete Agreements
Are Physicians Bound By Non-Compete Agreements in New York? Short answer: Sometimes. Restrictive Covenants (the ubmrella term whcih inludes non-compete agreements, as well as non-solicit and confidentiality agreements) are enforeceable only to the extent that the agreements are reasonably limited in: (1) time, (2) scope and geographical area, and (3) are based on a legitimate […]
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting An Employment Law Firm
Hi, my name is Alex Granovsky and I’m the Managing Member of Granovsky & Sundaresh. We’re a labor and employment law firm located in New York City. In this video, I’m going to go over three things that I wish I knew before I started this practice. And if you’re thinking about starting your own […]
Severance Agreements: New York City Lawyer Explains Difference Between Asking and Negotiating
Hi, my name is Alex Granovsky. I’m the managing member of Granovsky & Sundaresh. We’re a labor and employment law firm based in New York City. One of the cornerstones of our practice is negotiating severance agreements – really just negotiating for our clients. A huge misconception that a lot of our clients have is […]
What We Look for in an Employment Discrimination Client in New York City
Hi, my name is Alex Granovsky. And I’m the managing member of Granovsky & Sundaresh. We’re an employment law firm with our main office right here in New York City. A question I get asked a lot is what we look for in an employment discrimination client. So that’s what today’s little video is going […]
Covid 19 Vaccinations and Employment
Is it Legal To Mandate That My Employees Get a Covid-19 Vaccine? Most likely, yes, but you need to recognize that such a requirement raises many issues you will need to balance. How Should I Approach The Covid-19 Vaccination Issue? In the interest of maintaining a good relationship with your employees, you may first wish […]
Alex Granovsky on “Vorys at Work” Podcast
In this edition of the Vorys at Work Podcast, Vorys Partner Chaz Billington is joined by Granovsky & Sundaresh Co-Founder, Alex Granovsky. As a member of the plaintiffs’ bar, Alex provides his unique perspective on common issues, procedures, and practices seen in the world employment law today. The conversation touches on topics including recent developments […]