by Stephen D. Hans | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small businesses are increasingly vulnerable...
by Stephen D. Hans | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. According to a New York Times article quoting the Pew Hispanic Center, about 20 percent of the nearly 2.6 million chefs, head cooks and cooks in the restaurant industry are illegal immigrants. PEW also estimates 28 percent of the...
by Stephen D. Hans | Nov 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. During tough economic times, restaurants of all sizes may be trying to squeeze more production out of employees. However, employees also feel the financial crunch. Statistics show that employees have filed three times as many...
by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. – Stephen D. Hans Like other businesses, New York restaurant owners face significant challenges in today’s job market. Currently, members of the New York legislature have proposed raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Author: Stephen Hans In July 2011, New York passed the Marriage in Equality Act which recognizes same sex marriages under New York law and requires treating same sex couples equally as opposite-sex married couples, even if legally married in a state other than New...
by Stephen D. Hans | May 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. , Stephen D. Hans “Queens & NY Labor & Employment Discrimination Attorneys” The fabric of how we do business today involves the increasing use of social media (SM) networks like Facebook and Twitter. Companies...
