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...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 9, 2017 | Overtime Myths In The Restaurant Industry
Overtime myths can circulate in any line of work, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Some of the most prevalent myths deal with wages and overtime. As an employer, it is vital that you don’t fall for these myths because they could lead to unnecessary...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 21, 2017 | Religious Discrimination, Uncategorized
Religious discrimination in the workplace violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Employers must, for the most part, accommodate employees concerning their religious practices in regards to the following: Flexible scheduling Voluntary shift swaps or substitutions...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 12, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Employment Discrimination
Claims of national origin and race discrimination along with retaliation were the basis of an EEOC lawsuit brought against a Long Island Company headquartered in Massapequa, NY in August 2017. A&F Fire Protection Co, Inc. is a sprinkler installation company that...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 16, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Menu Labeling Law
Although the federal menu labeling law was passed as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, it has been stopped from going into effect several times. It was originally going to become effective in 2016. When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postponed menu...
