by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 12, 2015 | Employment Discrimination
It is common for the media to report on cases of gender discrimination where females did not receive equal pay or the same promotional opportunities as men. In contrast to the norm, the EEOC is now pursuing a class action lawsuit involving gender discrimination...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 28, 2015 | Employment Discrimination
Most employers are familiar with the pitfalls of discriminating against applicants in protected classes under Civil Rights laws. For the most part, African Americans, Hispanics and other minority groups experience the brunt of this type of discrimination. Some...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jan 23, 2015 | Business Attorney, Employment Discrimination
Companies often find that staffing agencies are valuable resources for helping them fill temporary or permanent positions and for handling human resources issues. However, recently, an outside staffing agency was involved in a disability discrimination lawsuit the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 13, 2014 | Employment Discrimination
As an employer, it is important to consider what types of hiring process errors can lead to age discrimination lawsuits. Does the candidate need to overhear the hiring manager say the company wants to hire someone younger? Or hear the recruiter say someone is too old...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 16, 2014 | Employment Discrimination, Employment Law
Author: Stephen Hans Business owners typically look from an employer’s perspective and fire employees who cannot do the job. For the most part, this line of reasoning is valid and especially if you have at-will employment, where the employer has the right to...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 1, 2014 | Employment Discrimination
Restaurant owners must ensure their managers understand employment laws and put policies in place that protect their business against discrimination lawsuits. Providing a non-hostile work environment to employees is an essential guarantee of their civil rights....
