by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 20, 2025 | Labor Law
National Labor Relations Board Files Suit to Limit Scope of State Law Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that seeks to expand the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The new statute, intended primarily as a stopgap measure, allows the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 8, 2025 | Employment Defense Attorney
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Changes Rules for Tax-Exempt Entities The 2025 federal fiscal bill, which went into effect on July 4, contains significant changes in tax law and policy for tax-exempt organizations. Among the specific provisions contained in the bill are:...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 1, 2025 | Disability Discrimination
Rule Would Have Ended Exemption for Workers with Disabilities In an effort to provide more employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Labor has long had a rule in place, called the “Employment of Workers With Disabilities Under...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 12, 2025 | Managing Employee Performance
Best Practices When Managing an Employee Who Has Requested Leave, Sought Workplace Accommodations or Filed Any Type of Complaint As an employer, it’s imperative that you take timely action when employees are not meeting expectations. However, when you have an...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 27, 2025 | Wage and Hour
Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Likelihood of a Minimum Wage or Overtime Dispute Do you have employees who are receiving minimum wage? Does your business frequently require workers to put in overtime? Do you have both salaried and hourly workers? Do you require...
