by Stephen D. Hans | May 13, 2013 | Wage and Hour
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working off the time clock and they did not receive pay for it. Ways that...
by Stephen D. Hans | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small businesses are increasingly vulnerable...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 24, 2013 | Labor Law
Staying on top of employment law changes can be difficult. On March 8, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form, which is a new I-9 Form. Employers must use new I-9 forms by May...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 5, 2013 | Wage and Hour
Federal Court Denies Wage and Hour Claim against Restaurant Owner Author: Stephen D. Hans & Nils C. Shilitto The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed a wage and hour lawsuit brought by an alleged employee against Prima Pasta...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 15, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney, Employment Discrimination
Author: Stephen D. Hans Queens, NY Employment Defense Attorneys NBC News reported that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved by a four-to-one vote new rules for employers who use criminal background checks when screening candidates for hiring....