by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 3, 2015 | credit discrimination, Employment Defense Attorney
In New York City, a new law that went into effect on September 3, 2015, prohibits employers, labor organizations and employment agencies from discriminating against applicants based on their credit history. The NY City Council passed the Stop Credit Discrimination in...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 13, 2015 | Employment Defense Attorney, Employment Discrimination
What You Should Know About Weighing Age and Ability When Hiring As an employer or company owner, do you ask questions like this when interviewing a job candidate? Are you planning on retiring soon? How many years do you plan on working in this field? Companies are...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 30, 2015 | Employment Defense Attorney, NLRB
Many people do not realize that 90 percent of the restaurants in the United States belong to independent operators or franchisees. Traditionally, business owners and union organizers have stood on opposite sides of the spectrum in relation to labor issues. The...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 25, 2015 | Business Attorney, Employment Defense Attorney
Issues Per Se Encountered with NY Labor Laws New York, Queens and the surrounding boroughs Per Se is a popular, exclusive restaurant located at the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. Known for its Nova Scotia lobster, foie gras, caviar and truffles, Per Se caters...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 15, 2015 | Employment Defense Attorney
What You Need to Understand About Criminal Background Checks When Hiring Employees NYC & Queens Employment Defense Attorney Recently, based on alleged race discrimination resulting from criminal background checks, BMW settled with the EEOC through an agreement to...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 27, 2015 | Employment Defense Attorney
What Can Happen if You Ignore a Discrimination Claim? No one likes dealing with a dispute, and we often wish disputes would just go away. However, ignoring a discrimination claim can land employers into trouble and result in undesired legal consequences. This is what...
