About Jordan B Schwartz

Mr. Schwartz is a partner in Conn Maciel Carey’s Labor & Employment Group. He advises employers on a wide range of complex employment-related issues. He defends employers against claims of discrimination and harassment, misappropriation of trade secrets, and wage and hour violations. He also counsels employers on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

Mr. Schwartz has particular expertise defending property owners and managers against claims brought by hotel patrons alleging lack of accessibility under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and routinely conducts on-site inspections of properties and modifies their policies and practices to ensure compliance with the ADA. Mr. Schwartz also routinely defends employers against claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws, including issues involving minimum wage, calculation of overtime, misclassification of independent contractors, exempt status of employees, meal/rest breaks, tip pooling, automatic gratuities and service charges.

Mr. Schwartz has extensive expertise in the hospitality industry.