by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 7, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
Author: Stephen D. Hans & Associates A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge (ALJ) surprised many when he found in favor of the employer in an unfair labor practice complaint. On October 19, 2012, an unfair labor practice charge was filed...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 10, 2014 | Employment Defense Attorney
Most people are familiar with the recent credit card fiasco that occurred with Target at the height of the Christmas retail season. According to statements made on Target’s website, high-tech hackers installed malware (malicious software designed to harm computers...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 27, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney
A federal district judge has denied the NY Post and its Chief Editor summary judgment in an employment discrimination case that alleges sex, race, and national origin discrimination. Former Associate Editor Sandra Guzman filed the discrimination case alleging...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 15, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney
In Noel v. New York State Office of Mental Health Central New York State Psychiatric Center, an employee sued his employer under Title VII and won a $318,217 judgment. Part of that judgment included $280,000 for back and front pay. The employer sent a check directly...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 27, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney
On May 9, 2013 New York’s Attorney General gave Quest Diagnostics, a serious slap on the hands. The medical diagnostic company was found in violation of New York civil rights laws because it was discovered that Quest sometimes rejected applicants based on criminal...
by Stephen D. Hans | May 31, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorney
As social media becomes the norm in everyday life, federal regulators are getting touchy about employers creating policies that limit what employees can say online. In the past, employers have discouraged employees from making negative comments about the company or...
