Associate yacyshyn@thsh.com 212-508-6792 LinkedIn
Practice Areas
Areas of Focus
- Corporate, Capital Formation & Securities Law
- Employment Law
- Staffing Industry
Andrew P. Yacyshyn
Associate yacyshyn@thsh.com 212-508-6792 LinkedIn
Practice Areas
Areas of Focus
- Corporate, Capital Formation & Securities Law
- Employment Law
- Staffing Industry
Biography
Andrew P. Yacyshyn is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment Law practice where he represents businesses in various employment and human resource matters.
Employment and HR Compliance Counseling
Andrew counsels clients on:
- wage and hour compliance;
- allegations and charges of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and unfair labor practices;
- restrictive covenant enforceability;
- classification of workers and independent contractor and consulting issues;
- the administration and implementation of employee policies and procedures;
- leaves of absence;
- accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities;
- background checks and onboarding issues;
- internal workplace investigations;
- technology, social media, and privacy concerns; and
- employment termination issues.
Andrew reviews and drafts employee handbooks and workplace policies, confidentiality agreements and other restrictive covenants, employment and consulting agreements, commissions agreements, and separation agreements. Andrew also has experience conducting internal workplace investigations of harassment and discrimination and provides respectful workplace training for clients.
Employment Litigation and Government Audits
Andrew regularly represents clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies (such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights), in labor and employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; wage and hour violations; and restrictive covenant breaches. In addition, Andrew represents employers in connection with audits and investigations conducted by the New York State Department of Labor and other government agencies.
Hospitality Industry
Employers in the hospitality industry – such as restaurants, bars, caterers, clubs, and hotels – are subject to complicated wage and hour regulations and other employment laws specific to their industry. Andrew conducts internal audits for hospitality clients to support their compliance with these laws and mitigate the risk of costly litigation and government investigations. Andrew regularly counsels hospitality clients on issues regarding tipped workers (including tip credits and tip pooling arrangements), overtime compensation, workplace policies and procedures, onboarding, terminations, and general HR compliance. Andrew also regularly represents hospitality clients in wage and hour and employment discrimination and harassment claims and litigations.
Corporate
Andrew also has significant experience working with the firm’s Corporate practice group in which he advises clients on employment issues in corporate transactions, helps clients negotiate and implement mergers and acquisitions and related transactions, and counsels clients on corporate governance and business formation.
College:
- Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, 2012, B.S.
Law School:
- Fordham University School of Law, 2015, J.D.
- Honors: Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award
- Consumer Litigation Clinic
Professional:
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019 & 2020
Case Studies
- Resolved Wage and Hour Action Against Building Owner and Property Manager Through Mediation
- Tannenbaum Helpern Successfully Defends a Staffing Firm Against a Conviction Record Discrimination Claim
- Tannenbaum Helpern Successfully Defends Staffing Firm Against a Sick Leave Complaint filed with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
- Acquisition of Beer Distribution Business in New Jersey
- Representing a Life Science Company with Global Licensing Agreement with a Major Generic Pharmaceutical Company
- Resolution of Workplace Complaints Through Mediation
Publications
- Paid Voting Leave and Posting Requirements under New York’s Election Law
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 5
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 3
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 1
- Amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
- New York State Paid Sick Leave – What Employers Need to Know
- Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Video: Challenges for Hospitality Employers in Re-Opening Their Establishments
- Federal and New York State Coronavirus Legislation Require Paid Leave for Employees
- Coronavirus and the Workplace: Issues Impacting Employers in the Restaurant Industry
- Video: What employers need to know about the New York payroll card regulations
- The Coronavirus: What Employers Need to Know
- New York Payroll Card Regulations Upheld by Appellate Court
- NY Bans Reproductive Health Decision Discrimination and Imposes Obligations on Employers
- 5 Best Practices for NY Employers To Remain Compliant With Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws
- New York and New Jersey Ban Employers from Asking About Salary History
- NY Broadens Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Protections
- Lactation Stations: Accommodation Sensation Sweeping the Nation!
- NYC Passes Legislation to Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana
- $15 Minimum Wage Coming to New Jersey
- Video: NYC Council bans drug testing job applicants for Marijuana
- How Can-a-Biz Handle Employees Using Cannabis
- New York Minimum Wage and Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds Set to Increase in 2019
- Holiday Party Liability: Keep Your Employees Off The Naughty List
- Update: New York State Issues Final Guidance and Materials on Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- Update: Employer Obligations under Recently Enacted NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- NYC Employers Must Comply With New Laws on Accommodations and Schedule Changes
- A New York Appellate Court’s Recent Decision Reminds Us that the Faithless Servant Doctrine is Alive and Well in New York
- New York State and City Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation Impose Significant New Obligations on Employers
- Video: Amendment to NYC Paid Sick Leave Law
- Reminder: 2018 New York State Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Thresholds Increased
- Workers’ Compensation Board Releases Revised Rules for NY State Paid Family Leave
- NYC Bans Salary History Inquiries During the Hiring Process
- Video: New York Paid Family Leave
- New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Proposes Rules for New York Paid Family Leave
- Complying with the 2017 New York State Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Thresholds
- New York State Direct Deposit and Paycard Regulations Invalidated
- New Guidance for Human Resource Professionals to Avoid Antitrust Violations
- Pay Equity Legislation: Compensation Based on Applicants’ Previous Salary a Thing of the Past
- Delaware Court Reiterates Need for Unambiguous Non-Reliance Provisions in M&A Agreements
- U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final FLSA Overtime Rule Affecting the “Exempt” Status
- Three Legal Trends Affecting Staffing Firms
- Federal Appeals Court Affirms the Importance of Implementing Proper Timekeeping Policies to Guard against Overtime Claims
- Required Annual Distribution of New Jersey Notices
- NLRB Decision on Standard for Joint Employers Impacts the Staffing Industry and its Clients
- NYC Passes Ban-the-Box Legislation
News
Events
- Complying with Employment Laws and Obligations During the COVID Era | SHRMTC • 12.15.2020
- Legal Implications working in the COVID ERA: You have questions, we've got answers. | Metropolitan Business Alliance • 11.19.2020
- Complying with COVID-19-Related Employment Obligations • 10.27.2020
- How to Comply with the NEW NYS and NEW Changes to the NYC Paid Sick Leave Laws | NYSA • 10.08.2020
- Weekly Small Business Updates during the COVID-19 Crisis | Manhattan Chamber of Commerce • 05.19.2020
- Employer Obligations Under New Federal and State COVID-19 Legislation • 03.25.2020
- WEBINAR: COVID-19 Legal Update for Staffing Firms | NYSA • 03.23.2020
- Coronavirus and Your Business | Manhattan Chamber of Commerce • 03.11.2020
- An Employer’s Guide to Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints | Lawline • 03.10.2020
- New Trends and Developments in the Hiring and Onboarding Process | Lawline • 09.26.2019
- Lawline Webcast, Legislative Developments and Litigation Practices Stemming From the #MeToo Movement • 09.27.2018
- Workplace Investigations Discussion • 09.12.2018
- Legislative Developments Stemming from the #MeToo Movement • 06.28.2018
- Government Affairs Roundtable • 05.01.2018
- Paid Family Leave- What Every Business Needs to Know • 03.27.2018
Andrew P. Yacyshyn is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment Law practice where he represents businesses in various employment and human resource matters.
Employment and HR Compliance Counseling
Andrew counsels clients on:
- wage and hour compliance;
- allegations and charges of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and unfair labor practices;
- restrictive covenant enforceability;
- classification of workers and independent contractor and consulting issues;
- the administration and implementation of employee policies and procedures;
- leaves of absence;
- accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities;
- background checks and onboarding issues;
- internal workplace investigations;
- technology, social media, and privacy concerns; and
- employment termination issues.
Andrew reviews and drafts employee handbooks and workplace policies, confidentiality agreements and other restrictive covenants, employment and consulting agreements, commissions agreements, and separation agreements. Andrew also has experience conducting internal workplace investigations of harassment and discrimination and provides respectful workplace training for clients.
Employment Litigation and Government Audits
Andrew regularly represents clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies (such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights), in labor and employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; wage and hour violations; and restrictive covenant breaches. In addition, Andrew represents employers in connection with audits and investigations conducted by the New York State Department of Labor and other government agencies.
Hospitality Industry
Employers in the hospitality industry – such as restaurants, bars, caterers, clubs, and hotels – are subject to complicated wage and hour regulations and other employment laws specific to their industry. Andrew conducts internal audits for hospitality clients to support their compliance with these laws and mitigate the risk of costly litigation and government investigations. Andrew regularly counsels hospitality clients on issues regarding tipped workers (including tip credits and tip pooling arrangements), overtime compensation, workplace policies and procedures, onboarding, terminations, and general HR compliance. Andrew also regularly represents hospitality clients in wage and hour and employment discrimination and harassment claims and litigations.
Corporate
Andrew also has significant experience working with the firm’s Corporate practice group in which he advises clients on employment issues in corporate transactions, helps clients negotiate and implement mergers and acquisitions and related transactions, and counsels clients on corporate governance and business formation.
College:
- Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, 2012, B.S.
Law School:
- Fordham University School of Law, 2015, J.D.
- Honors: Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award
- Consumer Litigation Clinic
Professional:
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019 & 2020
- Resolved Wage and Hour Action Against Building Owner and Property Manager Through Mediation
- Tannenbaum Helpern Successfully Defends a Staffing Firm Against a Conviction Record Discrimination Claim
- Tannenbaum Helpern Successfully Defends Staffing Firm Against a Sick Leave Complaint filed with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
- Acquisition of Beer Distribution Business in New Jersey
- Representing a Life Science Company with Global Licensing Agreement with a Major Generic Pharmaceutical Company
- Resolution of Workplace Complaints Through Mediation
- Paid Voting Leave and Posting Requirements under New York’s Election Law
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 5
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 3
- Video: Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part 1
- Amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
- New York State Paid Sick Leave – What Employers Need to Know
- Employer Obligations to Accommodate Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Video: Challenges for Hospitality Employers in Re-Opening Their Establishments
- Federal and New York State Coronavirus Legislation Require Paid Leave for Employees
- Coronavirus and the Workplace: Issues Impacting Employers in the Restaurant Industry
- Video: What employers need to know about the New York payroll card regulations
- The Coronavirus: What Employers Need to Know
- New York Payroll Card Regulations Upheld by Appellate Court
- NY Bans Reproductive Health Decision Discrimination and Imposes Obligations on Employers
- 5 Best Practices for NY Employers To Remain Compliant With Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws
- New York and New Jersey Ban Employers from Asking About Salary History
- NY Broadens Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Protections
- Lactation Stations: Accommodation Sensation Sweeping the Nation!
- NYC Passes Legislation to Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana
- $15 Minimum Wage Coming to New Jersey
- Video: NYC Council bans drug testing job applicants for Marijuana
- How Can-a-Biz Handle Employees Using Cannabis
- New York Minimum Wage and Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds Set to Increase in 2019
- Holiday Party Liability: Keep Your Employees Off The Naughty List
- Update: New York State Issues Final Guidance and Materials on Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- Update: Employer Obligations under Recently Enacted NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws
- NYC Employers Must Comply With New Laws on Accommodations and Schedule Changes
- A New York Appellate Court’s Recent Decision Reminds Us that the Faithless Servant Doctrine is Alive and Well in New York
- New York State and City Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation Impose Significant New Obligations on Employers
- Video: Amendment to NYC Paid Sick Leave Law
- Reminder: 2018 New York State Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Thresholds Increased
- Workers’ Compensation Board Releases Revised Rules for NY State Paid Family Leave
- NYC Bans Salary History Inquiries During the Hiring Process
- Video: New York Paid Family Leave
- New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Proposes Rules for New York Paid Family Leave
- Complying with the 2017 New York State Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Thresholds
- New York State Direct Deposit and Paycard Regulations Invalidated
- New Guidance for Human Resource Professionals to Avoid Antitrust Violations
- Pay Equity Legislation: Compensation Based on Applicants’ Previous Salary a Thing of the Past
- Delaware Court Reiterates Need for Unambiguous Non-Reliance Provisions in M&A Agreements
- U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final FLSA Overtime Rule Affecting the “Exempt” Status
- Three Legal Trends Affecting Staffing Firms
- Federal Appeals Court Affirms the Importance of Implementing Proper Timekeeping Policies to Guard against Overtime Claims
- Required Annual Distribution of New Jersey Notices
- NLRB Decision on Standard for Joint Employers Impacts the Staffing Industry and its Clients
- NYC Passes Ban-the-Box Legislation
- Complying with Employment Laws and Obligations During the COVID Era | SHRMTC • 12.15.2020
- Legal Implications working in the COVID ERA: You have questions, we've got answers. | Metropolitan Business Alliance • 11.19.2020
- Complying with COVID-19-Related Employment Obligations • 10.27.2020
- How to Comply with the NEW NYS and NEW Changes to the NYC Paid Sick Leave Laws | NYSA • 10.08.2020
- Weekly Small Business Updates during the COVID-19 Crisis | Manhattan Chamber of Commerce • 05.19.2020
- Employer Obligations Under New Federal and State COVID-19 Legislation • 03.25.2020
- WEBINAR: COVID-19 Legal Update for Staffing Firms | NYSA • 03.23.2020
- Coronavirus and Your Business | Manhattan Chamber of Commerce • 03.11.2020
- An Employer’s Guide to Managing Workplace Harassment Complaints | Lawline • 03.10.2020
- New Trends and Developments in the Hiring and Onboarding Process | Lawline • 09.26.2019
- Lawline Webcast, Legislative Developments and Litigation Practices Stemming From the #MeToo Movement • 09.27.2018
- Workplace Investigations Discussion • 09.12.2018
- Legislative Developments Stemming from the #MeToo Movement • 06.28.2018
- Government Affairs Roundtable • 05.01.2018
- Paid Family Leave- What Every Business Needs to Know • 03.27.2018