Nicholas Reiter focuses his practice on labor and employment matters and commercial litigation. He regularly advises and litigates on behalf of clients in the restaurant, hospitality, construction, healthcare, and financial services industries.
His areas of concentration include:
· Representing employers in employment litigation matters in state and federal courts such as claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, constructive discharge, and wage and hour violations
· Advising and counseling employers regarding their workplace practices and procedures, including employee handbooks, termination and hiring decisions, and disability accommodations
· Conducting company-wide audits of employee classifications to ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws
· Evaluating non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants
· Representing employers in connection with audits and investigations initiated by governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the New York State Department of Labor
· Negotiating collective bargaining agreements and representing employers in other labor union disputes
· Defending healthcare systems and other employers against federal False Claims Act allegations
· Litigating commercial actions such as breach of contract claims, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition matters
Activities
Prior to joining Venable, Mr. Reiter was a law clerk for United States District Judge David N. Hurd of the Northern District of New York.
While attending law school, Mr. Reiter was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Policy.
Industries
Hospitality and Lodging
Construction
Financial Services
Judicial Clerkships
Honorable David N. Hurd, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
News
December 13, 2012, Venable Defeats Breach of Contract Claim at Trial for Watson Enterprises of Greenwich, Connecticut
Publications
January 8, 2013, Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Nicholas M. Reiter, Daniel B. Chammas
September 20, 2012, Payroll Pitfalls: How Nonprofit Employers Can Avoid Big Problems
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Nicholas M. Reiter, Megan H. Mann
June 2012, Seventh Circuit Answers Question of First Impression: Cat's Paw Theory Exposes Co-Workers to Individual Liability for Retaliation Claims under Section 1981
Nicholas M. Reiter Labor & Employment News Alert
February 21, 2012, How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Telecommuting Employees
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, David R. Warner, Nicholas M. Reiter
September 12, 2011, Telecommuting Employees: How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, David R. Warner, Nicholas M. Reiter
July 25, 2011, A Nonprofit's Guide to Properly Characterizing Workers as Employees, Interns and Volunteers
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Nicholas M. Reiter
June 2011, New York Department of Labor Clarifies that Employers Have Until Next Regularly Scheduled Pay Day to Pay Out Employees' Credit Card Tips
Michael J. Volpe, Nicholas M. Reiter Labor & Employment News Alert
Events/Speaking Engagements
Past Events
March 4, 2013, "The New Health Care Law Has Arrived: What Restaurants and Foodservice Employers Need To Know" at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
Michael J. Volpe, Nicholas M. Reiter
January 8, 2013, Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Daniel B. Chammas, Nicholas M. Reiter
September 20, 2012, "Payroll Pitfalls: How Nonprofit Employers Can Avoid Big Problems" for the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Megan H. Mann, Nicholas M. Reiter
April 17, 2012, Venable Breakfast Briefing: Updates for Restaurant Industry Employers
Nicholas M. Reiter, Megan H. Mann, Emily M. Tortora
September 14, 2011, Telecommuting Employees: How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, David R. Warner, Nicholas M. Reiter