Eli Zev Freedberg

Eli Freedberg is the principal shareholder of the Law Office of Eli Freedberg, P.C.  His practice consists of representing and counseling clients in the hospitality industry, fitness industry, direct sales and retail sectors. In particular, Eli's  clients are often involved in "bet the farm" class and collective actions.   Eli has defended clients and prosecuted cases involving a variety of discrimination claims in federal and state courts. In addition, Eli provides counsel to clients with respect to wage and hour compliance issues, restrictive covenants, independent contractor status, the hiring process, and on privacy, blogging, and surveillance issues in the workplace. Eli also negotiates and drafts  employment agreements, separation agreements, and restricitve covenants. 

Currently, Eli is playing a key role in defending and prosecuting  several wage and hour class action lawsuits concerning alleged violations of tip pooling statutes, misappropriation of banquet service charges,  and alleged violations of overtime, meal break, uniform allowance, spread-of-hours regulations. Eli also manages investigations and audits carried out by both the United States Department of Labor and New York State Department of Labor. In addition, Eli has extensive experience litigating non-compete and defamation claims.

Specialties: Labor and Employment, Litigation, General Commercial Litigation

Hospitality