About Andrew
Andrew W. Singer: Leading Employment Law Attorney in New York
Andrew W. Singer is a highly respected and experienced employment law attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and providing strategic counsel to businesses. As Managing Partner of Tannenbaum Helpern and chair of the firm’s Employment Law practice, Mr. Singer leads a team of dedicated legal professionals committed to delivering exceptional results in a wide range of employment law matters, from everyday guidance to complex litigation.
With extensive experience across all facets of employment law, Mr. Singer consistently advises companies on critical human resource and compliance issues, helping them navigate the often-complex landscape of labor and employment regulations. His expertise spans a comprehensive suite of services, including drafting and negotiating employment agreements, executive compensation structures, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Regulatory Compliance: Mr. Singer possesses deep expertise in wage and hour compliance, meticulously overseeing overtime calculations, exemptions, minimum wage regulations, and payroll practices. He effectively addresses governmental wage and hour audits, ensuring full adherence to federal and state labor laws.
- Independent Contractor & Misclassification: A specialist in analyzing independent contractor agreements and identifying potential misclassification issues, he protects companies from costly legal challenges.
- Privacy & HR Policies: He expertly navigates workplace privacy concerns, including compliance with federal and state privacy laws, off-duty conduct policies, drug-testing protocols, and background and credit checks. He also develops and implements robust HR policies, including social media usage policies, anti-discrimination policies, and policies addressing sexual harassment, retaliation, and accommodations for disabilities and religion.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Mr. Singer is a skilled litigator, defending employers in discrimination and retaliation claims in federal and state courts. He has a proven track record in handling complex cases involving a wide range of protected classes, including sex, race, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, and age. He expertly represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights. He also advises on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Title III issues, and Department of Justice proceedings.
- Employee Terminations & Compliance: Mr. Singer ensures compliance with the WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) during employee terminations, mitigating potential legal risks.
- Human Resource & Compliance Counseling: He provides comprehensive HR and compliance counseling, including drafting and reviewing employee handbooks, developing job descriptions, managing vacation and PTO policies, and ensuring compliance with family and medical leave, military leave, and other employment-related laws.
Education & Credentials:
Mr. Singer is a recognized leader in the field of employment law. He is frequently sought after as a speaker on emerging trends and developments in employment law, regularly conducting training seminars for supervisory and managerial employees. These seminars cover critical topics such as equal employment laws, sexual harassment prevention, the Americans with Disabilities Act, wage and hour laws, independent contractor misclassification, workplace violence prevention, social media policies, the Family and Medical Leave Act, workforce reduction, and the WARN Act.
Awards & Recognition:
Andrew W. Singer has been consistently recognized for his expertise in Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. He is a Super Lawyers® New York Metro Area attorney, listed in Employment & Labor; Employment Litigation (2010-2024) and recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024.
Affiliations:
City: New York
State: New York
Country: United States
Mr. Singer’s dedication to providing insightful legal counsel and effective representation makes him a trusted partner for businesses and employees alike. He is committed to upholding the highest standards of legal expertise and client service.
