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...
by Stephen Hans | Aug 16, 2018 | company security amd surveillance, Employment Defense Attorney
Are Your Security and Surveillance Policies Violating Privacy Laws? Companies have the right to protect against internal theft or property destruction. They also have a responsibility to evaluate productivity and ensure their resources are used efficiently and...
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...
