by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 19, 2012 | Labor Law
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. By law, New York State tipped restaurant workers receive lower minimum wages than workers in other employment categories. However, the National Employment Law Project conducted surveys in 2008 that showed an estimated 37 percent of...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 13, 2012 | Labor Law
Author: Stephen D. Hans Gone are the days where servers pocketed their tips, walked off the floor, and clocked out to go home. Many people do not realize that the special tip they gave to reward a friendly smile or diligent service is frequently lost within a pool of...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 24, 2012 | Wage and Hour
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. : Stephen D. Hans Restaurants fall into the hospitality industry category, which is subject to different wages and hours rules than other industries. The New York Department of Labor currently sets hourly minimum wages for food...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. – Stephen D. Hans Like other businesses, New York restaurant owners face significant challenges in today’s job market. Currently, members of the New York legislature have proposed raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 30, 2012 | Sexual Harassment
Author: Stephen D. Hans There are many ways an employer can respond when an employee complains about sexual harassment. Some ways are savvy and legal and other ways violate New York and federal laws. Sexual harassment is an unpleasant issue. Consequently, employers...
