by Stephen Hans | Dec 10, 2019 | Disability Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Provision About Association Disability discrimination based on association is a type of discrimination that you may not be aware of as an employer. Yet, it is vital that you understand it and take legal measures to prohibit it...
by Stephen Hans | Dec 3, 2019 | Restaurant Industry
Will New Laws Emerge for Delivery Services Practices? Today many people use app-based delivery services for ordering food. After all, the convenience of apps on cell phones and other devices makes ordering easier. However, restaurant owners have growing concerns....
by Stephen Hans | Nov 13, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Could You Be Liable If a Customer Harasses Your Employee? Employers must address sexual harassment by customers in addition to harassment by other employers. Courts can hold employers accountable if they fail to take reasonable actions to prohibit a hostile work...
by Stephen Hans | Nov 8, 2019 | NY Data Privacy and Security Protection
Employers Must Comply with New SHIELD Law In July of 2019, the New York legislature passed the “Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security” (SHIELD) act. The new law provides greater protection for private information and broadens requirements for...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 16, 2019 | NY Anti-Sexual Harassment Law for 2019
Will the Provision Hold Up Under Higher Court Scrutiny? New York’s new anti-sexual harassment law states that New York employers may no longer include mandatory arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims. Furthermore, settlements regarding sexual...
