Employers turn to Christopher Mayer for his unparalleled proficiency in handling complex employment actions. With a diverse clientele that ranges from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across various industries—including industry leaders in healthcare, technology, banking, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, aviation, education, staffing, and nonprofit organizations—Christopher has built a reputation for delivering effective legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Christopher regularly presents to industry trade groups on timely legal issues that are most important to their members.
Christopher prepares employment policies and counsels his clients on day-to-day issues concerning harassment and discrimination complaints, employee leave requests, disability accommodations, compensation matters, employment agreements, releases, hiring, terminations, and reductions-in-force. Recognizing the transformation underway as businesses implement AI (including generative artificial intelligence and machine learning) and, eventually, quantum computing, Christopher guides employers through the evolving risks and legal and ethical implications of using these tools in recruitment, screening, discipline, employee-monitoring, HR management, and termination/layoff decisions.
Christopher defends his clients against single- and multi-plaintiff and class/collective action claims involving whistleblowing, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, breach of employment contracts, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of non-competition and non-disclosure agreements. Additionally, Christopher regularly investigates workplace complaints and assists his clients in navigating agency audits and investigations.
Christopher represents companies and executives in negotiating complex contracts, separation agreements, and other executive compensation and employment matters. He also advises on the labor and employment aspects of transactional matters, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures and assists with the transfer of employees between entities.
Christopher is particularly adept at helping healthcare providers navigate regulatory challenges while delivering quality and innovative care. He is well-versed in the laws and regulations that most impact his clients, including HIPAA. Christopher is counsel to the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey, and he regularly represents hospitals, physician practice groups, home care agencies, and other providers in investigations by federal and state departments of labor and civil rights agencies.
A partner with Frier Levitt, Christopher also serves as firm General Counsel and Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group. Christopher is a member of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District XB Ethics Committee for West Morris and Sussex Counties (Essex County until September 2024). Christopher previously served as a member of the Board of the Greater Newark Conservancy and the New Providence Zoning Board of Adjustment. Christopher was a Partner with McCarter & English, LLP for more than 20 years before joining Frier Levitt.
Christopher has been ranked by the Chambers & Partners USA Guide for 2025 as a recognized practitioner for labor and employment law in New Jersey.
- American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
- Supreme Court of New Jersey, District VA Ethics Committee
