by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 5, 2024 | Employment Law
Frequently Asked Questions about Employee Rights In 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation giving New York workers one of the strongest paid family leave programs in the country. It’s funded entirely through insurance with contributions from employees. As an...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 6, 2024 | Employment Law
Department of Labor Issues Sanctions The United States Department of Labor has assessed a Rochester roofing company with nearly $17,000 in fines after an OSHA investigation revealed multiple safety violations. After OSHA cited the company, Elmer W. Davis, Inc., the...
by Stephen Hans | Apr 15, 2021 | Employment Law, Legalization of Marijuana
What Employers Should Know about Recreational Marijuana Use along with Medical Marijuana for Disabled Employees Now that the legalization of recreational marijuana has become law in New York, employers may have questions about how this affects the workplace. What Does...
by Stephen Hans | May 21, 2019 | Employment Law, UnPaid Interns
New York Laws that Govern Paid and Unpaid Interns Some businesses hire interns or take on unpaid interns. This may seem like a good idea, and the costs of paying an intern are usually less than a regular worker. However, if taking on an unpaid intern, it is vital that...
by Stephen Hans | Mar 13, 2019 | Employment Law
Should Employees Have the Right to Disconnect from Work After Hours? In 2017, a “Right to Disconnect” law passed in France, and a similar bill was introduced to the NYC Council last March. It is currently under consideration. Living in the Information Age...
by Stephen Hans | Sep 13, 2018 | Employment Law, job termination
Are Your Job Termination Actions Within the Limits of the Law? Many employers consider job termination to be one of their most difficult tasks. Yet it is often necessary. Taking disciplinary action is generally done prior to firing, and while in some cases warnings...
