by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 19, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
Author: Stephen D. Hans Employers first faced lawsuits for workplace sex discrimination during the 1960s after the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), flight attendants were among the first...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 4, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
As described in our earlier blog article, there are exceptions to at-will employment terminations, making them unlawful, and termination based on discrimination is one of them. Another unlawful reason for termination under New York case law is the professional...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 16, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can bring litigation against employers on behalf of workers who file discrimination or harassment claims with the EEOC. Because the EEOC is selective about filing lawsuits it litigates only in a limited number of...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 11, 2014 | Court Decisions, Employment Defense Attorney
Author: Stephen D. Hans Business Employment Attorney in Queens, NY Many employers are interested to know about cases that affect the power of unions. For decades, unions have challenged employers through disputes or ongoing negotiations over employment terms and other...
by Stephen D. Hans | May 31, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney, Wage and Hour
Restaurant owners are subject to numerous regulations they must comply with and as various cases are litigated, rulings establish new precedents that can change how the industry does business. Maintaining a viable restaurant in today’s world often requires due...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 19, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
Author: Stephen D. Hans In recent years, thousands of companies have felt the impact of a slumped economy, increased costs and regulations. These conditions have forced employers to cut costs, reduce hours and downsize staffs. Consequently, employee lawsuits and job...
