by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 26, 2017 | minimum wage, Restaurant Industry Tip Sharing
Most people assume that restaurant workers would be thrilled about a raise in the minimum wage, but that restaurant owners would not be in favor of it. An interesting situation took place in Maine last summer that is worthy of note regarding minimum wages. According...
by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 7, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Sexual Harassment
Since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct emerged regarding Harvey Weinstein, during the past month, other women have come forward in Hollywood and other industries to make their claims of sexual harassment known. A recent example is Democratic Representative...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 20, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
When accusations of discrimination or harassment emerge, employers should consult with an employment law defense lawyer as soon as possible. Aside from seeking counsel, what actions can you take right away and what mistakes can you avoid? The American Bar Association ...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 9, 2017 | Employment Harassment
Do You Have Harassment Issues in Your Company? The New York Times broke the story on October 5th about Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment of actresses. That led to a criminal investigation, and now the whole company has come under the scrutiny of a civil...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 24, 2017 | Restaurant Industry Tip Sharing
In recent years, restaurant owners have been subject to tip-sharing class action lawsuits that have cost them considerable amounts of money. Zahav in Philadelphia In July 2017, Eater.com published an article about Zahav, an award-winning Philadelphia restaurant that...
