About

About Janette Levey

NJ, NY & Federal Employment Law

I’m Janette Levey, founder of Levey Law, LLC.

For more than 20 years, I’ve advised employers on how to navigate workforce issues before they escalate into litigation, regulatory action, or business-disrupting crises.

I am licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York, and I advise employers nationwide on federal employment law issues, helping leadership teams understand risk, timing, and options long before exposure becomes unavoidable.

My work is grounded in a simple but often overlooked truth:
most workforce problems do not begin as legal emergencies — they begin as patterns, judgment calls, and unresolved tension.

I work with business owners, executives, and HR leaders who want to address workforce challenges before they harden into lawsuits, audits, or high-stakes disputes.

That means helping clients:

recognize risk earlier
think beyond intent and focus on systems and consistency
align leadership, HR, and decision-making
preserve options while they still exist

Author, speaker, contributor

I author my firm’s bi- weekly blog, sharing insights (in plain English) regarding the issues impacting employers today.

I regularly write and speak on emerging employment-law issues affecting employers, translating complex legal developments into practical, business-focused insight.

My work has appeared in publications including EEO Insight, Staffing Industry Review, @Law, and Chief Legal Officer. I am also a contributing author to the LexisNexis treatise Employment Contracts and Agreements: A Guide for Corporate Counsel (2024).

In addition, I contributed the chapter “Could Your Tried-and-True Hiring Practices Expose You to Employment Litigation?” to Hiring Greatness: How to Recruit Your Dream Team and Crush the Competition (John Wiley & Sons).

I have spoken and trained on topics including:

criminal background checks
joint employment
severance arrangements
pre-employment screening
and evolving workplace risk trends

I’ve also been a guest on multiple podcasts and webcasts discussing real-world workforce challenges and how they escalate — or can be prevented.

Janette Levey Frisch Esq EmpLAWyerologist

Ask The Employer's Lawyer: Janette Levey Frisch, Esq., an Employment/HR Attorney in weekly video clips, answers popular legal questions from employers on matters ranging from wage and hour, employee leave, discrimination, contracts and much, much more!

Episode 04: My Employee Has Exhausted All Her FMLA Leave Time. What do I do?

You approved your employee’s request for FMLA leave. She has used all 12 weeks and is looking to extend the leave. Do you have to grant that extension? Since she used all her FMLA time can you simply terminate her employment if she doesn’t return? What are the risks? What can you do? Janette will walk you through the key considerations in this clip.

Disclaimer: Contents of this video clip are for informational purposes only. They are not legal advice and do not replace consultation employment counsel. Please speak with your friendly local employment counsel regarding your specific questions and circumstances.

Ask the Employer's Lawyer: Janette Levey Frisch, Esq., an Employment/HR Attorney, in short weekly video clips, answers popular legal questions from employers on matters ranging from wage and hour, employee leave, discrimination, contracts and much, much more!

Ep 02: Do I Have to Pay Employees for Unauthorized Overtime?

An employee has just told you s/he has worked overtime hours and expects to get paid. The problem: You didn’t authorize that time What can you do? Janette addresses that question in this week’s episode.

Disclaimer: Contents of this video clip are for informational purposes only. They are not legal advice and do not replace consultation employment counsel. Please speak with your friendly local employment counsel regarding your specific questions and circumstances.

The Critical Secret From an Employment Attorney for all Small Business Owners
More than 50% of small businesses in the U.S. have a gross revenue of less than $44,000 per year! You simply can not be successful doing it alone. In order to grow a small business you must eventually hire employees. However, with employees comes legal responsibilities. In order to avoid many potential issues it is best to fully understand the benefits of having an Employee Handbook.
This episode of Stop My Crisis with Vivian Gaspar features our guest Janette Levey Frisch who is a highly experienced business attorney who is here to share critical information for every small business owner who is even considering hiring even part time employees. Mrs. Levey- Frisch gives valuable insight on what needs to be addressed in an employee handbook which could critically help you avoid potential discrimination lawsuits which could save you many thousands in legal services. Ms. Levey Frisch also addresses several other important points regarding employee relations.

we will assist you in any issue and conflict

I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your employment law matters; contact me at (732) 902-0728 or janette@janetteleveylaw.com, or fill out my contact form.