Mr. Stern devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing businesses in employment matters, both as an advisor and litigator. He offers strategic advice on employment policies, procedures, and practices, including trade secret protection, wage and hour practices, compensation programs, social media risks, and independent contractor relationships. Mr. Stern also helps businesses handle terminations, separation agreements, leave requests, employee discipline, accommodations, and investigations. With respect to adversarial matters, Mr. Stern has defended employers against claims involving Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, SOX, FLSA, NDAA, IRCA, and other similar federal and state statutes, as well as various torts. Mr. Stern has appeared before the EEOC, DOL, and comparable state and local government agencies, as well as the U.S. DOJ. In addition. Stern has litigated employment claims in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration, in multiple jurisdictions.