by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 19, 2013 | Labor Law
Author: Stephen Hans Queens Queens NY Labor & Employment Lawyer New York Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Law makes it illegal for restaurants and bars to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who is under the age of 21 or who is visibly intoxicated. These are...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 6, 2013 | Labor Law
Author: Hans Associates: Stephen D. Hans Queens, NY Employment Defense Attorneys The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) changed its rules about tipped employees when applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL has provided a fact sheet clarifying how you must...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 19, 2012 | Labor Law
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. By law, New York State tipped restaurant workers receive lower minimum wages than workers in other employment categories. However, the National Employment Law Project conducted surveys in 2008 that showed an estimated 37 percent of...
by Stephen D. Hans | Sep 13, 2012 | Labor Law
Author: Stephen D. Hans Gone are the days where servers pocketed their tips, walked off the floor, and clocked out to go home. Many people do not realize that the special tip they gave to reward a friendly smile or diligent service is frequently lost within a pool of...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 30, 2012 | Labor Law
Author: Stephen D. Hans Now that the Theft Protection Act has gone into effect, legislators realize that wage notices place a burden on business owners and workers. In an effort to restore the right regulatory balance, actions are in motion for repeal. Assemblyman...