Overview
Attorney Peter Stein leverages his more than 45 years of legal experience to advise both national and regional employers on all aspects of labor and employment law. Clients value his ability to break down problems into understandable components, his first-in-class responsiveness, and his sensible approaches to human resource issues.
Peter provides advice and counsel to employers across industries regarding individual or group employment decisions (e.g., hiring, promotions, reduction(s) in force, and terminations), restrictive covenants and unfair competition issues, employer reporting obligations (such as EEO-1, Vets-100, etc.), and wage and hour laws and compliance (including representing employers before federal state and local agencies responsible for wage and hour compliance). He also represents employers before federal, state, and local administrative agencies implementing, regulating, and enforcing employee relations laws, including federal agencies such as the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor, and corresponding state and local agencies.
In addition, Peter helps clients develop and implement affirmative action programs, provides advice and counsel to employers undergoing OFCCP and state and local compliance reviews, and represents employers before the OFCCP and state and local contracting agencies.
Clients also rely on Peter to develop and implement policies and procedures relating to human resources management and the protection of trade secrets, and to conduct management and employee training.
Prior to joining EBG, Peter served as in-house labor counsel to U.S. Industries, Inc., and as Associate General Counsel to Health Industries, Inc. He regularly lectures on a variety of human resources topics and is an adjunct faculty member of the Cornell University School of Labor and Industrial Relations, where he team-teaches a course entitled "The Law of EEO."
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Focus Areas
Experience
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America©: Labor Law—Management (2020 to 2025); "Lawyer of the Year," Labor Law—Management, Stamford (2021, 2025)
- BTI, Client Service All-Star (2020)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business: Connecticut—Labor & Employment, "Leader in Their Field" (2010 to 2013, 2015 to 2024)
- Connecticut Super Lawyers: Employment & Labor: Employer (2006, 2009 to 2024)
- Legal 500 United States: Workplace and Employment Counseling (2009, 2011, 2012, 2017 to 2021). The 2009 edition noted that “Stamford-based shareholder Peter Stein is described by clients as ‘a high level content expert.'”
- New England Super Lawyers: Employment & Labor: Employer (2006, 2009 to 2022)
Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School (J.D., with honors, 1975)
- Bucknell University (B.A., 1972)
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
Professional & Community Involvement
- WESFACCA
Media
Events
Past Events
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- Firm Announcements
Two Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Honored for Excellence in the Legal Profession by Best Lawyers 2025
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Epstein Becker Green Honored for Exceptional Performance in Key Practice Areas by Chambers USA 2024
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Two Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers for Excellence in the Legal Profession
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Epstein Becker Green Recognized for Focused Excellence Across Core Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2023
5 minute read - BlogsDisclosure List of Federal Contractor EEO-1 Reports Posted - Deadline to Object Extended to March 3, 2023, Including for ...3 minute read
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Three Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2022 Connecticut and Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists ...
8 minute read - BlogsFOIA Request May Disgorge Thousands of Federal Contractor EEO-1 Reports - Deadline Extended to October 19, 2022 ...4 minute read
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Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers for Excellence in the Legal Profession
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- PublicationsConnecticut Department of Labor Guidance on Wage Range Disclosure Law Still Leaves Questions Unanswered8 minute read
- BlogsTask Force Issues New FAQs on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors7 minute read
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Epstein Becker Green Receives High Rankings for Health Care and Workforce Management Practices in 2021 Edition of The Legal ...
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Epstein Becker Green’s Focused Excellence Lauded by Chambers USA in 2021 Edition of Leading Law Firms and Attorneys ...
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- BlogsConnecticut Bans Discrimination Based on Natural Hair2 minute read
- BlogsEEO-1 Reporting for 2019 and 2020 to Close in July 20212 minute read
- BlogsConnecticut’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act (“PFMLA”) – 2021 Deadlines3 minute read
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Corporate Counsel Select Three Epstein Becker Green Attorneys as 2020 BTI Client Service All-Stars
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- PublicationsExecutive Order Prohibits Inclusion of "Divisive" Concepts in Workplace Training11 minute read
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David S. Poppick, Peter M. Stein Named to 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers List, Marylana Saadeh Helou Named to 2020
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Epstein Becker Green’s Focused Excellence in Health Care and Workforce Management Recognized in 2020 Edition of Chambers ...
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