Joshua D. Steele

Josh Steele serves as a representative for both private and public sector employers in Pittsford, New York, covering diverse employment law matters. His experience spans from tackling wage and hour class action lawsuits to managing litigation and administrative proceedings under pivotal regulations such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the New York Labor and Human Rights Law.

Alongside his work in employment discrimination litigation, Josh provides legal guidance on a broad array of issues including, but not limited to, wage and hour laws, employee benefits, civil service matters, contract negotiation strategies, grievance resolutions, arbitration hearings, and administrative proceedings before entities like the Public Employment Relations Board, the NLRB, and the Department of Labor. His advisory services extend to municipalities, public benefit corporations, and contractors, addressing complexities encountered during public works projects such as compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws, negotiating project labor agreements, and handling audits and enforcement inquiries from the U.S. and NY Departments of Labor.

Josh is a regular presenter at events, sharing insights on labor and employment subjects such as employee discipline protocols, employee benefits structures, prevailing wage standards, and the implementation of non-discrimination policies.

Furthermore, his advisory expertise includes working with employers, health insurance consortiums, and other plan sponsors, guiding them through areas of employee benefits compliance related to the New York Insurance Law, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and the Internal Revenue Code.