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...
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...
