by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 16, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Menu Labeling Law
Although the federal menu labeling law was passed as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, it has been stopped from going into effect several times. It was originally going to become effective in 2016. When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postponed menu...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 19, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Uncategorized
A New York City job salary history law was recently passed, which goes into effect in October 2017. Business owners should be aware of this fact and ensure they keep their hiring practices in lockstep with the new change. CNN Money reported that employers no longer...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 6, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, The Freelance Isn’t Free Act
What does FIFA mean for business owners? Small business owners in New York City already are under a lot of regulations, but even so, another one has been added to the list — FiFA, The Freelance Isn’t Free Act. The act passed in the fall of 2016 and went into effect on...
by Stephen D. Hans | May 16, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney, Employment Discrimination, Employment Harassment
Many employers realize that preventing harassment in the workplace can mean the difference between a productive and profitable business and a business that faces legal threats and compromised profitability. Workplace harassment is a form of discrimination and can be...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 18, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney
In October 2015, New York passed eight bills that were known as the Women’s Equality Agenda. Seven of the provisions of this law went into effect on January 19, 2016. As an employer, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities under this new equal...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 13, 2017 | Employment Defense Attorney
Recently a federal district Court in Tennessee ruled that the EEOC could not force a Wendy’s restaurant franchisee to turn over broad information based on a single discrimination charge. Bloomberg BNA reported about the decision in this case, which was a victory for...
