by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 4, 2013 | Employment Law
Author: Stephen D. Hans Employment law can be complex and confusing for both the employer and the employee. Following, are frequently asked questions concerning employment matters: Is an employer required to give a reason for firing or laying off an employee in New...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 23, 2013 | Employment Discrimination
American Idol faces a discrimination lawsuit filed by 10 black former contestants who were disqualified from the show. The plaintiffs claim they were disqualified for reasons other than singing, including criminal history, and were given the “right to...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 15, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney
In Noel v. New York State Office of Mental Health Central New York State Psychiatric Center, an employee sued his employer under Title VII and won a $318,217 judgment. Part of that judgment included $280,000 for back and front pay. The employer sent a check directly...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 10, 2013 | Social Media Accounts, Uncategorized
In 2012, state legislatures started introducing laws to restrict employers from obtaining user names and passwords to employees’ personal and private social media accounts. As 2013 rolls forward, the trend is continuing with proposed legislation 26 states . ...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 2, 2013 | Healthcare
Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not require small business with fewer than 50 employees to provide health insurance, all companies are required to notify their employees about the Obamacare marketplaces before Oct. 1st of this year. The state and federal...
