by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 15, 2024 | New York State Clean Slate Act on Employers
The Requirements of Employers In 2024, the New York state legislature enacted the “Clean Slate Act,” imposing restrictions on employers’ use of criminal background checks in hiring or as a condition of continued employment. What are the basic obligations of employers...
by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 5, 2024 | Employment Law
Frequently Asked Questions about Employee Rights In 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation giving New York workers one of the strongest paid family leave programs in the country. It’s funded entirely through insurance with contributions from employees. As an...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 22, 2024 | NY Labor Law
New York Appellate Court Confirms Protection for Workers Whose Tasks Are “Necessary and Incidental” The New York courts have historically been committed to a broad application of the state’s labor laws, consistently finding protection for construction workers who...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 6, 2024 | Employment Law
Department of Labor Issues Sanctions The United States Department of Labor has assessed a Rochester roofing company with nearly $17,000 in fines after an OSHA investigation revealed multiple safety violations. After OSHA cited the company, Elmer W. Davis, Inc., the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 26, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Wage and Hour
New York employment laws dictate how employers must pay employees, and extensive information is available about Wage and Hours laws that require employers’ compliance. According to the New York Department of Labor, employers frequently ask the following two questions...
