Douglas Diaz

Employers turn to Doug when employment and labor issues or disputes arise. A seasoned litigator, Doug has been successfully resolving complex employment and labor law disputes at trial in state and federal courts. He also represents clients before the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other regulators. His practice spans across a variety of industries.

Handling wide-ranging discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, restrictive covenants, wage and hour issues, and other labor and employment claims, Doug excels in early case assessment and swift and efficient dispute resolution. He builds the strongest defense early on, often resolving matters without the need for litigation. However, when unavoidable or in his client’s best interests, Doug is always well-prepared for litigation and will zealously defend those whom he represents.

Known for the high quality of his legal representation and attention to detail, Doug’s clients appreciate his clear and prompt communication, responsiveness and understanding. Doug enjoys getting to know his clients and their respective businesses. He works hard to ensure that his clients feel heard and their needs are properly met.

Doug regularly counsels clients regarding the often-changing employment and labor laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the National Labor Relations Act. He offers forward-thinking strategies, helping clients develop policies, best practices, and solutions. He also advises human resources departments and other managers on a variety of employment issues such as employment agreements, employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, employee discipline, and provides both manager and employee training in areas such as sexual and workplace harassment and conducting workplace investigations.

Doug also practices traditional labor law where he defends employers against unfair labor practice charges, represents them during collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitrations, and directs them through picketing and strike activity, as well as union organizational campaigns. He has experience representing employers with respect to a variety of unions, such as the Sheet Metal Workers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, United Steel Workers, and the Teamsters.