Lisa E. Dayan

Advice and Counsel

Workplace investigations

Conducted and guided workplace investigations into employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Employee leaves of absence

Assisted employers with navigating the interplay of federal, state and local laws, including the FMLA, ADA, New York Paid Family Leave, and New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time, to determine whether employees must be provided with paid or unpaid leaves of absence.

Requests for reasonable accommodations

Assisted employers responding to requests for reasonable accommodations of disabilities, pregnancy, and religious beliefs.

Discipline and discharge

Counseled managers and human resources personnel responding to performance and disciplinary issues. Negotiated separation agreements.

Wage and hour law compliance

Advised on compliance with federal and state wage and hour law regarding exempt/non-exempt and employee/independent contractor classifications and meal and rest breaks.

Personnel policies and postings

Helped employers update employee handbooks and workplace postings to insure compliance with changing laws.

Administrative Charges and Litigation*

Helped obtain dismissal or favorable settlement of charges of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unfair labor practices filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and the National Labor Relations Board.

Defended employers in state and federal court cases, including obtaining jury verdict for employer in a sexual harassment case and summary judgment dismissals of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.

* Denotes experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine