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...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 11, 2017 | arbitration for business owners
There is a reason that arbitration has gained a foothold in business disputes over the past 20 years, whether between employees and employers or between businesses. The Advantages of Arbitration Arbitration offers business owners advantages as a means of dispute...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 19, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Uncategorized
A New York City job salary history law was recently passed, which goes into effect in October 2017. Business owners should be aware of this fact and ensure they keep their hiring practices in lockstep with the new change. CNN Money reported that employers no longer...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 6, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, The Freelance Isn’t Free Act
What does FIFA mean for business owners? Small business owners in New York City already are under a lot of regulations, but even so, another one has been added to the list — FiFA, The Freelance Isn’t Free Act. The act passed in the fall of 2016 and went into effect on...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 14, 2017 | pregnancy discrimination, Uncategorized
A proposed lawsuit against Wal-Mart is a class action that claims the company has discriminated against pregnant workers by denying requests to restrict heavy lifting, making them climb on ladders and making them do other potentially harmful tasks. Details...
