by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 10, 2017 | Employee Handbook, Employment Defense Attorney, HR Guidelines
There is a lot of administration involved with running a business, and sometimes you wonder what records to keep and how long you have to keep them. The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)clarifies what your record keeping requirements are under federal law...
by Stephen D. Hans | Oct 10, 2016 | Employee Handbook, HR Guidelines
Employee handbooks are a proactive measure for businesses to protect employee’s rights and also provide the business with legal protection. Employee Handbook Sections The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides useful information about writing employee handbooks....
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 21, 2016 | Employment Discrimination, HR Guidelines
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disability discrimination charges filed with the EEOC increased by six percent in 2015, reaching a new high compared with the previous year. Employers should take heed and ensure they understand the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 27, 2016 | Employment Defense Attorney, Employment Law, HR Guidelines
New York Family Medical Leave Act Benefits (FMLA) As an employer, from time to time, you’ll have employees who want to take a family leave. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants employees the right to take a leave under certain circumstances and also keep their...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 11, 2016 | Employment Defense Attorney, HR Guidelines
The answer to this question is: it depends on the circumstances. GPS tracking and privacy rights are still an emerging area of case law. In some cases, GPS tracking has been challenged as a violation of the individual’s Fourth Amendment Rights against search and...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 16, 2016 | Employment Defense Attorney, HR Guidelines
Many employees today wear headsets for phone conversations because it frees their hands to type and check facts on the computer. While their headsets are still on, employees often speak with each other as well. The question arises, can employers monitor their...
