Overview
Emily R. Pidot is Chair of the New York Office, the firm’s largest. Her practice is focused on defending employers in a broad array of employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as pay equity, wage and hour, whistleblower, and executive compensation disputes. An experienced litigator, Ms. Pidot has successfully defended clients in numerous trials and arbitration hearings, and has expertise in defending class and collective actions. She also regularly counsels clients on a variety of human resources and employee relations issues, and has extensive experience conducting and overseeing investigations into workplace disputes.
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers and Partners (2019-2023)
- The Legal 500, Recognized for Labor & Employment Disputes (2020-2023)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012-2017)
- Super Lawyer (2018-2023)
Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2004
- University of Notre Dame, B.A.,1998
news
- Paul Hastings Honored by Chambers USA as Labor & Employment Firm of the Year - May 27th, 2021
- Paul Hastings Ranked as Top Three Firm for New Rankings and Recognized for Numerous Practice Strength and Growth in Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 - May 1st, 2019
- Leading US Fund Administration Business FLSV Fund Administration Services Agrees Sale to LSE-listed Sanne Group - October 3rd, 2016
- Paul Hastings Selected as The American Lawyers Labor & Employment Litigation Firm of the Year - January 6th, 2010
Recognitions
- Paul Hastings Recognized in International Employment Lawyer’s 2022 IEL Elite - December 5th, 2022
- Paul Hastings Employment Practice Receives Top Rankings by Chambers USA 2022 - June 1st, 2022
- Employment Law Practice Recognized by Chambers Global 2022 - February 21st, 2022
- Paul Hastings Labor & Employment Practice Recognized as Top Tier by the 2021 Legal 500 United States Guide - June 18th, 2021
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Ranked by Chambers USA 2019 - April 26th, 2019
insights
- “AI” in Employment Law: EEOC Issues Title VII Guidance - May 25th, 2023
- The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Issues Final Rules Governing New York City’s Automated Employment Decision Tool Law - April 11th, 2023
- Employers Must Pay Highly-Compensated Employees On A Salary Basis For FLSA’s Exemptions - February 23rd, 2023
- Governor Signs New York State Pay Disclosure Bill Into Law - December 22nd, 2022
- California Legislature Votes to Dramatically Expand Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements - September 1st, 2022
- NYC Council Passes Amendments to Salary Disclosure Law - April 29th, 2022
- New York City Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on New Salary Transparency Law - March 28th, 2022
- New York’s Expanded Whistleblower Protections Take Effect - January 31st, 2022
- New York City Now Requires Salary Disclosures for Applicants and Employees - January 17th, 2022
- New York DOL Issues Proposed Regulations on HERO Act’s Workplace Safety Committees - January 6th, 2022
- Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay of OSHA Vaccine / Testing Mandate; Justice Kavanaugh May Rule or Refer to Full Supreme Court - December 21st, 2021
- Order Requires New York City Employees To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - December 16th, 2021
- OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard Implementing Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers - November 5th, 2021
- Task Force Issues Guidance on President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors - September 29th, 2021
- Vaccinating the Unvaccinated: Executive Order to Require Federal Contractors to Mandate Vaccination - September 12th, 2021
- New York Employers Must Adopt Infectious Disease Prevention Plans under the HERO Act - July 13th, 2021
- EEOC Weighs in on Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Programs - December 18th, 2020
- New York City Paid Safe and Sick Leave Act Amendments - October 9th, 2020
- Recent Clarification from the DOL Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - September 14th, 2020
- Supreme Court: Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Because of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity - June 16th, 2020
Engagement & Publications
- “Understanding Employment Law 2022: Ethics in Employment Law,” Practising Law Institute (March 7, 2022)
- “Developments in Equal Opportunity Law,” National Employment Law Institute (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
- “What to expect in 2021: Biden Administration priorities in labor/employment, privacy and security, and securities,” Association of Corporate Counsel Women in the House Program (January 11, 2021)
- “Coronavirus in the Workplace: Part 5 - Return to Work,” National Employment Law Institute (May 7, 2020)
- “Return to Work,” Future of Work Seminar (April 24, 2020)
- “Elimination of Work: AI Legislation,” Future of Work Seminar (July 16, 2019)
- “Department of Labor’s Push to Update the FLSA Regulations,” Wage and Hour Forum (June 13, 2019)
- “Whistleblower Update: Emerging Issues and Best Practices for Bringing and Defending Against Whistleblower Claims,” ABA, Section on Labor and Employment Law Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (March 30, 2017)
- “Litigating Employment Retaliation Claims: Strategies for Defending EEOC Charges and Retaliation Lawsuits,” Strafford Webinar (August 26, 2015)
- Sonnenberg, S. and Pidot, E., “Representative Evidence in Wage and Hour Class Litigation,” New York Law Journal (October 24, 2014)
- “Wage and Hour Law,” New York City Bar Association Employment Law Essentials (July 29, 2014)
- “Wage and Hour Law,” New York City Bar Association Employment Law Essentials (July 30, 2013)
- Emory Law School Kessler Eidson Trial Techniques Program, Faculty Member (May 2-4, 2013)
Involvement
- Admitted to practice in New York and California
- Member of American Bar Association, California Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and New York City Bar Association
- Member of the Board of Trustees for The Green Vale School