by Stephen Hans | Feb 19, 2019 | Employment Defense Attorney
What NY Employers Should Know New York City passed a law for lactation breaks that requires NYC employers to provide a private lactation room and a refrigerator where nursing mothers can store milk. The new law goes into effect on March 18, 2019. Prior to this New...
by Stephen Hans | Feb 5, 2019 | Employment Defense Attorney
Certain questions are taboo for employers to ask in a job interview. The most obvious ones are questions that could be regarded as discrimination. If you ask these types of questions, you could be held liable if a discrimination lawsuit is brought against you. Do not...
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...
by Stephen Hans | Oct 11, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Restaurant Industry, Tipped Wage Policy
Why Did the RLC Sue the DOL over Tipped Wages? On July 6, the Restaurant Law Center (RLC) sued the Department of Labor (DOL) over an enforcement policy that demanded tipped workers must receive full minimum wage under certain circumstances for non-tipped work. Workers...
by Stephen Hans | Sep 20, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney
Understanding NY Laws about Paycheck Deductions Laws vary from state to state regarding deducting for loans or legitimate business losses from an employee’s paycheck. New York has very strict labor laws regarding this, stricter than laws in many other states. In...
by Stephen Hans | Aug 23, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney
Guidelines for Dealing with Lawsuits As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and knowing what steps are important to take when facing a lawsuit can help you take effective and quick action to protect your interests. Consult with an Employment Defense Lawyer The first...
