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Joshua Steele
D: (585) 419-8846  
jsteele@harrisbeach.com

Joshua D. Steele

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(585) 419-8846
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Josh represents private and public sector employers in a wide range of employment law matters, from wage and hour class action lawsuits to litigation and administrative proceedings under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the New York Labor and Human Rights Law.

In addition to employment discrimination litigation, Josh counsels clients on various issues including wage and hour laws, employee benefits, civil service issues, contract negotiations, grievances, arbitrations hearings, and administrative proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board, the NLRB, and the Department of Labor.  He also counsels municipalities, public benefit corporations, and contractors on numerous issues that arise during public works projects, including compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws, project labor agreement negotiations, and audits and enforcement investigations by the U.S. and NY Departments of Labor.

He frequently delivers presentations to employers and organizations on a variety of labor and employment related topics, including employee discipline, employee benefits, prevailing wage, and non-discrimination policies.

Josh also counsels employers, health insurance consortiums, and other plan sponsors on various areas of employee benefits compliance, including the New York Insurance Law, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and the Internal Revenue Code.

Representative Matters

  • Represented clients on various aspects of large public works projects such as negotiation of project labor agreements, U.S. and NY DOL audits and investigations, and/or jurisdictional disputes, including: Unity Hospital of Rochester FHA Project, Del Lago Casino, Ulster County Family Court renovation, and various Genesee County Economic Development Center projects.
  • Perrin v. Canandaigua City School District (U.S. District Court): Discrimination, free speech, and equal protection claims dismissed in favor of the district.
  • Kenney v. Genesee Valley BOCES (U.S. District Court): First Amendment and New York State Constitutional free speech claim by employee dismissed in favor of employer.
  • Newman v. LeRoy Central School District (U.S. District Court): New York State Human Rights Law claims were dismissed in favor of the district for failure to file timely notice of claim.
  • Levine v. Greece Central School District (U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court): Claims under the IDEA, ADA, and the Rehabilitation Act dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. Dismissal was upheld by the Second Circuit and request for review by the Supreme Court was denied.
  • Bonilla v. Monroe BOCES #1 (U.S. District Court): Summary judgment obtained for employer in disability discrimination case.
  • Quinn v. Brockport Central School District (N.Y.S. Supreme Court): Article 78 Petition challenging termination of civil service employee dismissed in favor of the district.

Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association
  • Wake Forest University Law Review

Legal Practices

Leader for:

Employee Benefits

Member of:

Labor and Employment

Industry Teams

Member of:

Construction and Surety
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
K-12 Education
Municipalities and Local Agencies

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD 
2006

Hamilton College

BA 
2003

Location

Long Island, NY Office
Rochester, NY Office
Insights
February 8, 2021

Paycheck Protection Program – Common Questions and Updated Guidance

The Paycheck Protection Program has been seen as a lifeline for many businesses nationwide. Josh Steele, a partner in the Harris Beach Labor
January 21, 2021

SBA Issues Guidance on Next Round of PPP Loans, But Questions Remain

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) interim final rules which implement and provi
December 15, 2020

SBA Issues Loan Necessity Questionnaires to PPP Recipients; Signals Next Step in Loan Compliance Investigations

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has begun to issue loan necessity questionnaires to Payroll Protection Program (PPP) borrowers,
December 3, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications and Increase in Federal Investigations Pose Risks for Small Businesses

A significant part of the March 2020 CARES Act, the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided a lifeline for hundreds
June 12, 2020

PPP Flexibility Act Interim Final Rules Provide Some Clarification, but Leave Important Questions Unanswered

On June 11, 2020, the Small Business Administration issued amending key provisions of its April 2, 2020 Interim Final Rules on the Paycheck
June 9, 2020

Congress Acts to Bring More Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program

On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”), which makes several critical chan
May 26, 2020

Treasury Issues Interim Guidance for Loan Forgiveness Under Paycheck Protection Program

Loan forgiveness is one of the key features of the government’s economic stimulus response to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Treasury has
May 18, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

On late Friday, May 15, 2020, U.S. Department of the Treasury and SBA issued the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. 
May 13, 2020

Updated FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program Provide Additional Guidance and Safe Harbor on Required Applicant Certifications

On May 13, 2020, U.S. Department of the Treasury and SBA added an additional question and answer to its Paycheck Protection Program Frequent
April 28, 2020

Update to Paycheck Protection Program FAQs Provides Limited Guidance on Required Applicant Certifications

UPDATE : On May 5, 2020, the Treasury Department again updated the FAQ document — this time, notably, to extend the May 7 “Safe Harbor” dat
April 13, 2020

Webinar on COVID-19 Aid for Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners and Other Health Professionals

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant problems for businesses of all kinds – especially for the practices of health care professional
April 1, 2020

Fast Facts on Paycheck Protection Program Under COVID-19 Relief Bill

The CARES Act (the “Act”), signed into law on March 27, is a wide-sweeping stimulus package, estimated at $2.2 trillion, that provides small
April 1, 2020

Outlining the Main Provisions of the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act, is a sweeping federal economic stimulus that will shape the c
News
January 12, 2021

Investigations of PPP Loan Forgiveness on the Rise

As organizations begin filing requests for forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, they may face additional scrutiny fro
Events

Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series on NY HERO Act, Vaccination Issues and Wage & Hour Law: Webinar Recording

September 23, 2021
On September 23, our Labor & Employment attorneys presented a webinar on the topics of:

2021 Harris Beach Labor & Employment Series Webinars

September 23, 2021
The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments at our

Harris Beach Attorneys Presenting Financial Executives International Panel Discussion On Ongoing COVID Issues

February 23, 2021
Attorneys Josh Steele, Tyler O’Reilly and Dan Palermo will present on a panel hosted by the Financial Executives International Rochester Cha

Josh Steele Webinar Recording on The New PPP – Updated Guidance and Next Steps Presented By Orange County New York IDA

January 19, 2021
Josh presented the webinar, “The New PPP – Updated Guidance and Next Steps”, with the Orange County New York Industrial Development Agency o

Workplace Harassment: Updates to the Law & Investigation Techniques Labor Series Recording

September 23, 2020
This recording is of the third session in our 2020 Labor Series.  This webinar covers: An overview of the federal and state laws prohibiti

Update on COVID-19 Labor & Employment Law Issues Webinar

April 9, 2020
Information and legal guidance on how employers should address COVID-19 as it continues to evolve. Listen to our complimentary webinar for a

COVID-19 Aid for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know Webinar

April 6, 2020
Small businesses are eager to understand the details of the federal CARES Act and how to build a strategy for protecting their businesses an
External Publications
All Insights, Audio, Covid-19 |
 February 8, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program – Common Questions and Updated Guidance
The Paycheck Protection Program has been seen as a lifeline for many businesses nationwide. Josh Steele, a partner in the Harris Beach Labor...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 January 21, 2021
SBA Issues Guidance on Next Round of PPP Loans, But Questions Remain
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) interim final rules which implement and provi...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 December 15, 2020
SBA Issues Loan Necessity Questionnaires to PPP Recipients; Signals Next Step in Loan Compliance Investigations
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has begun to issue loan necessity questionnaires to Payroll Protection Program (PPP) borrowers,...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 December 3, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications and Increase in Federal Investigations Pose Risks for Small Businesses
A significant part of the March 2020 CARES Act, the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided a lifeline for hundreds ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 June 12, 2020
PPP Flexibility Act Interim Final Rules Provide Some Clarification, but Leave Important Questions Unanswered
On June 11, 2020, the Small Business Administration issued amending key provisions of its April 2, 2020 Interim Final Rules on the Paycheck ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 June 9, 2020
Congress Acts to Bring More Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”), which makes several critical chan...read more
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Joshua D. Steele

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D: (585) 419-8846
Long Island, NY Office
Rochester, NY Office
Joshua Steele
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■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Labor and Employment Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Construction and Surety Industry Team
EMS and Fire Protection Providers Industry Team
K-12 Education Industry Team
Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team

■ Profile

Josh represents private and public sector employers in a wide range of employment law matters, from wage and hour class action lawsuits to litigation and administrative proceedings under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the New York Labor and Human Rights Law.

In addition to employment discrimination litigation, Josh counsels clients on various issues including wage and hour laws, employee benefits, civil service issues, contract negotiations, grievances, arbitrations hearings, and administrative proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board, the NLRB, and the Department of Labor.  He also counsels municipalities, public benefit corporations, and contractors on numerous issues that arise during public works projects, including compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws, project labor agreement negotiations, and audits and enforcement investigations by the U.S. and NY Departments of Labor.

He frequently delivers presentations to employers and organizations on a variety of labor and employment related topics, including employee discipline, employee benefits, prevailing wage, and non-discrimination policies.

Josh also counsels employers, health insurance consortiums, and other plan sponsors on various areas of employee benefits compliance, including the New York Insurance Law, the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, and the Internal Revenue Code.

■ Representative Matters

  • Represented clients on various aspects of large public works projects such as negotiation of project labor agreements, U.S. and NY DOL audits and investigations, and/or jurisdictional disputes, including: Unity Hospital of Rochester FHA Project, Del Lago Casino, Ulster County Family Court renovation, and various Genesee County Economic Development Center projects.
  • Perrin v. Canandaigua City School District (U.S. District Court): Discrimination, free speech, and equal protection claims dismissed in favor of the district.
  • Kenney v. Genesee Valley BOCES (U.S. District Court): First Amendment and New York State Constitutional free speech claim by employee dismissed in favor of employer.
  • Newman v. LeRoy Central School District (U.S. District Court): New York State Human Rights Law claims were dismissed in favor of the district for failure to file timely notice of claim.
  • Levine v. Greece Central School District (U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court): Claims under the IDEA, ADA, and the Rehabilitation Act dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. Dismissal was upheld by the Second Circuit and request for review by the Supreme Court was denied.
  • Bonilla v. Monroe BOCES #1 (U.S. District Court): Summary judgment obtained for employer in disability discrimination case.
  • Quinn v. Brockport Central School District (N.Y.S. Supreme Court): Article 78 Petition challenging termination of civil service employee dismissed in favor of the district.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association
  • Wake Forest University Law Review

■ Education

Wake Forest University School of Law
 ,JD
 ,2006
Hamilton College
 ,BA
 ,2003

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
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Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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