On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, several of our colleagues attended the AWI New York Metro Area Local Circle meeting, Co-Convened by our colleague Elena Paraskevas-Thadani and her colleague Maria Malanga. We were thrilled to kick off the year with a highly requested employment law update facilitated by Local Circle member John Fullerton, Senior Counsel at…
We have often heard leaders and employees complain ‘you can’t say anything anymore!’ and asking for “bright line rules” to build more inclusive workplaces. As an answer to that, the NLRB, working with their DEIA program, created an Inclusive Writing Guide. This is the guidance people have been looking for. The Guide provides rules on…
We are delighted to share an article coauthored by our colleague Elena Paraskevas-Thadani, alongside Eli Makus and Erich Knorr published in the AWI Journal. In this piece, they explore the updated EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment, the first update in 25 years. The article covers topics such as harassment based on sexual orientation and gender…
As the year begins, we want to express our gratitude to the exceptional professionals who make up our team at EPT Legal. They deliver responsive attention and excellent work product to clients, often in crisis situations, to resolve conflict in the workplace and address our clients’ investigation, training, coaching and mediation needs. We are excited…
As the year begins, we want to express our gratitude to the exceptional professionals who make up our team at EPT Legal. They deliver responsive attention and excellent work product to clients, often in crisis situations, to resolve conflict in the workplace and address our clients’ investigation, training, coaching and mediation needs. Today we celebrate…
On Tuesday, 12/3, our colleague Elena Paraskevas-Thadani AWI-CH, co-convener of the AWI NY Metro Area Local Circle, moderated a panel discussion with accomplished speakers Marc L. Glenn and Erin Teresky. Special thanks to the Littler Mendelson NYC team, shareholders Stephen Fuchs and Barbara Gross, for hosting us. Also in attendance were EPT Legal, LLC colleagues…
Check out our latest post on LinkedIn or continue reading below. Elena Paraskevas-Thadani shares a powerful message about resilience and adaptability. A great reminder for all of us to stay persistent, even when facing adversity: “At my local train station, the facilities team installed spikes on the overhang to keep birds away. But these birds…
EPT Legal, LLC‘s Elena Paraskevas-Thadani AWI-CH is delighted to be mentioned along side with our colleague Zoe Wigan of our UK affiliate byrne·dean in Forbes for their feature article “Why Outside Experts May Be Needed When Dealing With Workplace Conflict.” As we emerge from a contentious election, this timely article dives into the rise of workplace…
Want to fulfill your New York anti-harassment training obligations with ease? How about IN SPANISH? Join us on 11/18 at 3 PM for a FREE New York State and New York City required anti-harassment training session! Our wonderful colleague Steven Gomez will be facilitating an anti-harassment training for Retail and Hospitality workers LIVE, REMOTE, and…
In September 2024, our team attended the Association of Workplace Investigators, Inc. Annual National Conference in San Diego. Our president and founder Elena Paraskevas-Thadani AWI-CH presented with Jacqueline Phipps Polito and Noah Garber, senior Shareholders with Littler on NLRB developments and how they affect investigations. It was a wonderful chance to connect with like-minded colleagues and share experiences, knowledge, and tips….
