by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
New York employers should take note that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed and settled its first transgender discrimination lawsuit. In April 2015, the EEOC brought the suit against Lakeland Eye Clinic in Florida but avoided trial by negotiating...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
The nuances of religious discrimination and where responsibility falls now lies in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. In the case EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., a Muslim woman named Samantha Elauf applied for a job at the retail store Abercrombie...
by Stephen D. Hans | Mar 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
When you hire certain employees for on-call services, questions often arise about wages and hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) addresses the issue of on-call employees and when they get paid for their time along with when they do not. Whether the employee has...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Companies have the right to expect employees to be neat in appearance and follow a company dress code. Some companies require short hair for men and no one gives it a second thought. Cut your hair or lose your job. In most cases, such policies do not violate...
by Stephen D. Hans | Dec 10, 2014 | Labor Law, Uncategorized, Wage and Hour
Business owners can get themselves into trouble when not understanding wage and hours laws. What appears to be a bright idea that cuts corners and saves money is sometimes a violation that leads to costly consequences. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Queens NY Employment Defense Attorney The Family Medical Leaves Act (FMLA) grants the right to mothers and fathers to take up to 12 weeks off for maternity or paternity leaves so they can spend time with a newborn. As an employer, understanding your obligations under...
