Ari devotes his time to assisting and defending employers with regard to traditional employment issues. He frequently counsels employers for compliance with New Jersey laws and has extensive transactional and litigation experience.
Ari has litigated employment matters throughout the state, having made appearances in almost every Superior Court in New Jersey, as well as before both Federal District Courts in New Jersey and the Federal and State Courts in New York. These actions have involved a diverse range of claims such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, enforcement of non-compete/restrictive covenant provisions and wage and hour disputes. Ari also assists businesses during all stages of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Division of Civil Rights (DCR), Wage and Hour and Department of Labor (DOL) investigations. In addition to his litigation experience, Ari regularly assists clients with the preparation and review of employment-related documents, such as employment agreements, policies and handbooks.
Ari has spoken on numerous occasions to New Jersey businesses regarding employment related issues and is the co-author and regular contributor to the New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Blog, which provides news and updates for employers regarding all labor and employment matters throughout New Jersey.
In addition to his labor and employment law practice, Ari also assists the firm's health care clients, providing counsel to hospitals, physicians, and physician groups in matters, generally involving employment, contract and HIPAA issues.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Ari G. Burd
- May 2021 State Regulatory Developments - (Posted On Wednesday, July 07, 2021)
- April 2021 State Regulatory Developments - (Posted On Wednesday, July 07, 2021)
- A Return to Normal in NJ – Part 2 - (Posted On Thursday, May 27, 2021)
- A Return to Normal? - (Posted On Wednesday, May 26, 2021)
- February 2021-March 2021 State Regulatory Report - (Posted On Tuesday, March 16, 2021)
- December 2020/January 2021 State Regulatory Report - (Posted On Wednesday, March 03, 2021)
- Vaccinations Will Be Available Soon….Can NJ Employers Require Them? - (Posted On Friday, January 08, 2021)
- Saga of “Most Favored Nations” - (Posted On Tuesday, December 29, 2020)
- CDC & NJ Update Guidance Regarding Quarantine Periods - (Posted On Monday, December 07, 2020)
- President Trump issues Executive Order adopting Most Favored Nation Approach - (Posted On Wednesday, December 02, 2020)
Ari G. Burd of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. is a 2021 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for his detailed analysis of New Jersey Employment Law and his contributions to the firm's New Jersey Legislative Updates Blog. Mr. Burd addressed a range of topics important to New Jersey employees and employers alike, including local laws concerning including COVID-19 Mask and Vaccine mandates.