by Stephen Hans | Jul 11, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Retaliation Claims
Retaliation Claims May Include Emotional Distress Damages A precedent has been set in relation to retaliation claims brought against employers. Two courts of appeals, the Sixth and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals had both ruled that employees have the right to...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 19, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
Why is worker classification important? If a worker is an employee, you as the employer must withhold income taxes and pay Social Security, Medicare taxes and unemployment tax on the wages paid to the worker. Workers who are independent contractors are responsible for...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 12, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
How Would Your Small Business Fare with the IRS for Worker Status? Did you know that misclassifying workers is one of the top problems that small business owners face? Many small businesses hire independent contractors as part of running their businesses and...
by Stephen Hans | Apr 19, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney
Can Employers Ask Employees About their Salary History? On May 4, 2017, the New York City Council passed a bill that limited what an employer can ask job candidates about their salary history, compensation history and other past benefits when interviewing them for a...
by Stephen Hans | Mar 28, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney
As an employer, have you ever wondered if a wage deduction you made was legal? New York Labor Law establishes what is legal and what is not for wage deductions. If you have questions, it is always wise to seek legal counsel from an experienced employment law defense...
by Stephen Hans | Mar 13, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorney, Restaurant Industry
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...
