Eric B. Sigda

Eric B. Sigda represents management in litigating federal and state employment matters including claims involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, disability, whistleblowing, Sarbanes-Oxley retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour class actions, misappropriation of trade secrets and violations of restrictive covenants. Eric has handled matters in federal and state courts and in arbitration. He has also represented clients before various agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.

In addition, Eric counsels employers of all sizes on labor and employment matters such as family and medical leave, disability questions, employee handbooks, employee discharge and discipline, diversity and harassment training and contingent workforce issues.

He has wide-ranging experience reviewing, negotiating and preparing employment agreements.

Concentrations

•Employee discrimination and wrongful termination
•Labor and employment issues in corporate transactions
•Wage and hour issues
•Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
•Contingent workers and independent contractors
•Trade secrets and restrictive covenants

The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and circumstances.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Naomi Reice Buchwald, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1997-1998

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 & 2013