No More COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for New York City's Private Sector

Richard Greenberg is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He advises both unionized and union-free clients on a full-range of labor and employee relations matters. With respect to traditional labor matters, Rich represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations, labor disputes, grievances and arbitrations, proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and in state and federal court. He also advises clients on the legal aspects of remaining union-free. With respect to employee relations matters, Rich has extensive experience assisting clients in numerous industries with the development and maintenance of personnel policies and personnel infrastructures. In this regard, he often works on these issues with clients as business needs and culture change as a result of business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions. Rich regularly advises clients on compliance with the myriad of federal and state employment laws, including the FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA and WARN, as well as new legal developments impacting labor and employment policies and practices. Honors and Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America©, “Labor Law - Management" (2022) Lawyer’s Alliance for New York, Cornerstone Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services to Non-profits (2011) Legal 500 USA, "Recommended Attorney" (2020)

Jenifer Bologna is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Jenifer is a member of Jackson Lewis’ Disability, Leave and Health Management group. She specializes in preventative advice and counsel primarily related to disability and leave management issues. Jenifer helps employers navigate the complex and growing body of federal, state and local laws, most notably the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, that impact an employer’s response to employees who are injured or ill, have family care responsibilities or need time to bond with children. In addition, Jenifer regularly assists employers with policy and process development, including absence management and accommodation process improvement strategies. Jenifer’s extensive counseling experience allows her to provide nuanced advice that helps employers effectively respond to the legal and business challenges posed by the varying array of workplace disability, leave and health management issues. Utilizing creative legal strategies and practical advice, Jenifer guides clients through complex disability and leave issues that often demand individualized solutions. Central to Jenifer's advice is the goal of minimizing litigation risk through the implementation of preventative strategies and constructive solutions that aim to balance an employer’s need to conduct business with an employee’s potentially competing medical, family or personal needs. In addition to advice and counsel, Jenifer frequently speaks on disability and absence management issues, including regularly conducting workplace training on these issues. While attending law school, Jenifer was an editor of the Law Review.

Henry Shapiro is an associate in the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Henry’s practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters where he regularly provides preventive advice and counsel to clients. Henry also practices in traditional labor law areas such as collective bargaining, labor arbitration, contract administration and representation, and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Henry regularly counsels clients in the development and completion of preventive labor and employee relations programs and has represented management with respect to union organizational drives. Additionally, Henry conducts management training seminars on topics including maintaining a union-free environment, equal employment opportunity, avoiding discrimination and sexual harassment and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA and New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law. Henry also litigates employment disputes regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation before federal and state courts, as well as the EEOC and the New York State Division of Human Rights and is well-versed in all forms of alternate dispute resolution. During law school, he was the senior articles editor for the Hofstra Law Review, became a certified mediator in New York State, and successfully completed a concentration in labor & employment law.