by Stephen Hans | Dec 11, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Growing Concerns About Sexual Harassment in Employment Environments New York NBC News recently reported that more than $5 million has gone into settling lawsuits brought against 70 New York employees accused of sexual harassment or gender discrimination. In addition,...
by Stephen Hans | Nov 14, 2018 | Employers Sick Leave Act
ESTA and ESSTA The revised Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is now called the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), and it became effective on May 5, 2018. Employers should provide all newly hired employees with a Notice of Employee Rights and also provide it to all...
by Stephen Hans | Nov 2, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Thousands of Employees Worldwide Protest Google’s Handling of Sexual Harassment The Google Walkout on November 1, 2018 in protest of sexual harassment was a worldwide event. The largest gathering of protesters, numbering in the thousands, occurred in Silicon Valley,...
by Stephen Hans | Nov 1, 2018 | Sexual Harassment, Sexual Harassment Training
What Does the New Sexual Harassment Training Require? By now, hopefully many employers in New York have become aware of the new sexual harassment training laws that went into effect on October 9, 2018. Under the new law, all New York employers, no matter how many...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 16, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney
Should You Participate in Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID)? The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) may be a solution for some restaurant owners to deal with wage violations. Even so, it is always wise to get a legal opinion so you can make an...