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Welcome to the NYC Employment Law Blog! This blog is an online publication of Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C., a New York City law firm that has been representing small and mid-sized businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area in all types of employment and labor law matters for over thirty years. We hope this blog will be an interesting and informative resource for our readers, whether they are current or past clients, or simply compliance-minded business owners looking for ways to stay up-to-date with the ever-changing employment law landscape. To that end, we will endeavor to offer regular blog posts highlighting legislative developments, significant court and agency decisions and noteworthy news stories from the employment and labor law realm. We hope that as a reader you will find ours blog enlightening, useful and above all, interesting.
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Blogs
Restaurant Industry: FAQs about Tips
Owners in the restaurant industry often have questions about tips. As a restaurant owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding tips so you can avoid disputes with employees and not put your business at risk.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), which is federal law, and the New York Labor Law (state law) determine how restaurant owners must deal with tips.
In the past, people paid restaurant bills with cash, but today credit cards are a popular and common form of payment.
New York Wage and Hours Law: Wage Deductions and Payroll FAQs
New York employment laws dictate how employers must pay employees, and extensive information is available about Wage and Hours laws that require employers’ compliance.
According to the New York Department of Labor, employers frequently ask the following two questions about wages.
What information must an employer’s payroll records contain?
Employers’ payroll records must show information for each week an employee works. Records must show the following:
Posters Required for Businesses Under NY Employment Laws
What Posters Must Employers Display based on NY Employment Laws?
A number of laws have been passed that require employers to display posters. It is often hard to keep up with all the requirements and know whether or not you’ve displayed all the posters.
The New York Department of Labor has a list of all the posters employers must display. Also, keep in mind that certain types of industries have additional posters to display based on laws related to their specific fields. For example, business owners engaged in the sale or service of food or beverages have additional required posters to display.
Helping Restaurant Owners Navigate the New York Labor Laws
FAQ for Restaurant Owners
For restaurant owners, who are busy running their day-to-day business, New York Labor laws can seem like an added burden. Having access to a NY employment defense lawyer is often vital to navigate the laws and make your business successful.
According to the NY State Department of Labor, here are some frequently asked questions employers often ask:
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers
Anti-Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures
Your employment attorney can assist you with the wording for an anti-harassment policy, especially if you are currently dealing with harassment issues in your business and are seeking legal counsel.
Writing Anti-Harassment Policies
What should you include in a sexual harassment policy?