by Stephen D. Hans | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
On July 17th the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA became the third court to rule that President Obama’s recess appointments of National Labor Review Board members last year was unlawful.In the majority opinion, Circuit Judge Clyde Hamilton wrote: “We conclude...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jul 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Early in April of this year, a multitude of corruption and sexual harassment scandals erupted out of our state capital. I applaud those bringing the offenders to justice as those who prey on others and break the law should be punished. However, as a result of these...
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...
