Jennifer Calamia is a member of the Labor & Employment practice group. Ms. Calamia represents individuals in arbitrations, administrative proceedings and state and federal litigation in all manner of employment disputes including wage and hour claims, allegations of discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Ms. Calamia also advises employers on compliance with multi-state employment policies, industry-specific regulations and compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.
In addition to her practice, Ms. Calamia serves as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University School of Law where she teaches students advanced appellate advocacy skills. She has also spoken on panels and given CLEs on general litigation practices, as well as employment and civil rights-related topics.
Ms. Calamia is fluent in Spanish, Italian and Sicilian, and is certified to translate written Spanish, Italian, French & Portuguese.
Ms. Calamia was recognized for her legal experience and reputation in the legal community as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in 2023.
Jurisdictions Admitted To Practice
- New York
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Publications
- “Navigating Novel Legal Challenges in Online Recruitment of Employees”
Article, Total Food Service Magazine, January 2024 - “Restaurants Reconsider Direct Delivery Orders as Third Party Fees Persist”
Article, Total Food Service Magazine, December 2022
Speaking Engagements
- How to Handle an Employment Discrimination Case, October 2023
- Panel, New York County Lawyers Association
- Bringing It Home: Pregnancy, Parental and Caregiver Rights in The Workplace, April 2023
- Panel, New York City Bar Association
- How to Handle an Employment Discrimination Case, September 2022
- Panel, New York County Lawyers Association
- Leveraging Rule 68 Offers of Judgment in Settlement Negotiations, May 2022
- Panel, Strafford Webinars
- COVID-19 and Employee Rights, April 2021
- Panel, Nassau County Bar Association
