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Karen M. Hertz

Karen M. Hertz

Experienced Employment Lawyer
  • Employment Law, Arbitration & Mediation, Workers' Compensation ...
  • Connecticut, Eastern District of New York, New York, Southern District of New York
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Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Workers' Compensation
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Corporate Investigations of Employee Misconduct
  • Employment Handbooks
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Initial consultation is complementary- 15 minutes is all we need! $400/hour if we move forward.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
ID Number: 401270
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Eastern District of New York
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 2334316
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Southern District of New York
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District Court of Connecticut
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United States District Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
Hertz Legal, PC
Current
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D.
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Iona College
B.A.
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Professional Associations
Westchester County Bar Association
Current
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Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Current
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Connecticut Hedge Fund Association
Current
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Professional Women in Construction
Member
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2334316
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Me Too
Westchester Magazine
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
Q. I think I’m about to be discriminated against because of my age. What can I do?
A: You may or may not have a claim. It is illegal to hire, fire, or base any term or condition of employment on age.

Being able to prove it is another thing. See what happens and if you do not get the position, it would be best to contact an employment attorney with experience in discrimination.

*Please note, this is not intended to provide legal advice and you should not rely on it. This is a legal opinion.
Q. Can you legally get fired in NYS for flipping someone off. That person being a friend/coworker.
A: New York State is not a right to work state, it is an employment at will state.

Your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any reason,

so long as it is not discriminatory, in violation of Title VII.

If you are a member of a labor union, perhaps your union can file a grievance

on your behalf alleging you were not terminated for cause. Otherwise, it seems

that misconduct is a good enough reason to terminate your employment, even

though your employer does not need a reason to terminate your employment, so long

as it is not because you are in a protected class.

*This is not intended to be legal advice, it is only a legal opinion. If you are interested in pursuing

this further, please contact an employment attorney. ... Read More
Q. Do I have any legal standing with both the city official and my job?
A: A little more information is needed to fully understand what happened. Did you file a police report?

This conduct could be considered harassment, bullying and possibly assault. However, it is unclear what

happened? Did this occur while you were on the job?

Please note that this is not intended to provide legal advice, only to give an opinion.
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Contact & Map
Hertz Legal, PC
503 Half Moon Bay Dr
Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
Telephone: (914) 393-6971
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed