Rebecca A. Barrett - Lawyer in New York, NY

Rebecca Barrett focuses her practice on employment litigation and counseling. In the litigation context, Rebecca represents employers in federal and state court litigation and administrative agency proceedings arising out of alleged labor and employment law violations. Rebecca has defended employers against actions brought by government agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor, as well as actions initiated by current and former employees. Rebecca also has extensive experience counseling employers on issues related to federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Rebecca additionally has experience drafting employee handbooks and policies, including innovative and integrated leave policies.