Services

How I help

Strategic Employment Law

Workforce issues don’t usually arrive labeled “legal problems.”

They surface as confusion, inconsistency, complaints, audits, or decisions made under pressure — often before leadership realizes legal exposure is already forming.

I work with business owners, executives, and HR leaders to address those issues before they escalate into litigation, government action, or costly disruption.

How I work with employers

My work focuses on applying employment law strategically — not reactively — so leaders preserve options, maintain credibility, and reduce risk while decisions still matter.

I advise employers nationwide on federal employment law issues, and counsel New Jersey and New York employers on state-specific matters, including the NYC metro area.

Legal services and expertise

I advise business owners, executives, and HR leaders on employment law issues that affect risk, decision-making, and enterprise value — often before they escalate into disputes, audits, or litigation.

My work combines legal judgment with practical business context. That includes strategic counseling, policy and contract development, investigations, training, and executive-level guidance across federal employment law matters nationwide, and state employment law matters in New Jersey and New York.

Advisory & Consultation

Strategic guidance on federal, New Jersey, and New York employment law issues, including employee leave and accommodations, discrimination and harassment concerns, wage and hour exposure, and day-to-day employee relations questions that carry legal risk.

Policies, Handbooks & Agreements

Review, drafting, and implementation of employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment or separation agreements designed to support consistent decision-making and reduce exposure before disputes arise.

Internal investigations

Managing and navigating internal investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, retaliation, or whistleblower activity, with attention to defensibility, credibility, and risk containment.

Training & executive coaching

Practical training and coaching for owners, managers, and HR professionals focused on handling complaints, managing performance issues, and making defensible decisions under real-world pressure.

Workforce Risk Assessments

Structured reviews of classification practices, I-9 compliance, documentation, enforcement consistency, and policies most likely to draw scrutiny. The assessment translates findings into clear priorities and practical next steps for leadership.

Speaking & Education

I also provide keynote presentations, workshops, and trainings for companies and professional organizations on topics including:

federal and state anti-discrimination laws
FMLA and ADA compliance
wage and hour risk
I-9 and work authorization
background checks and hiring practices
terminations and investigations

Let's Talk

I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your situation and determine whether it makes sense to work together. contact me at (732) 902-0728 or janette@janetteleveylaw.com, or fill out my contact form.