New York Employment and Labor Law Attorneys
Protecting & Defending Businesses in the NYC Metro Area Since 1979
“The Queens Botanical Garden has been successfully represented in labor and employment-related matters by Stephen D. Hans & Associates for fifteen years, and I highly recommend this firm. The dedication, knowledge and experience that they bring to a not-for-profit employer like us is very comforting during difficult situations. They have helped us to successfully resolve difficult legal issues with their talent, negotiating skills, personal care and attention.”
Executive Director, Queens Botanical Garden
“For more than three decades, Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C. has served clients throughout the NYC metro area. Our many long-term client relationships attest to the trust our clients have placed in us and the high quality of legal services that we provide. The following are some examples of what our clients have to say about our law firm:*
I have personally known Stephen D. Hans for many years and I highly recommend him as an outstanding employment and labor attorney. Over the years, Stephen D. Hans & Associates has handled numerous legal matters referred by my firm with great skill, care and attention.”
– Hon. Peter F. Vallone, Sr.
Former Speaker
New York City Council
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline Has Gone Live
Employers should take note and understand how the hotline works
New York State now offers a sexual harassment complaint hotline for employees. Workers complaining of workplace harassment can call, and their conversation will remain confidential. Read more
Protecting & Defending Businesses in the NYC Metro Area Since 1979
At Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C., our attorneys represent small and mid-sized businesses in a broad range of labor and employment matters. Our practice areas include:
- Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
- Wage & Hour Litigation & Compliance
- US/NYS Department of Labor Investigations & Proceedings
- Retaliation/Whistleblower Claims
- Employment Law/Human Resources Consulting
- Employment & Severance Agreements
- Union Grievances/Arbitrations & Collective Bargaining
Affordable Legal Help
In today’s business climate, employment-related litigation is often an unfortunate reality for employers and a necessary cost of doing business in New York. At Stephen D. Hans & Associates, we know the frustration and disillusionment employment lawsuits and investigations can cause. We understand your situation and the pressures that you are under, and offer affordable legal representation and flexible billing options.
Employment Law Expertise
For more than three decades, our firm has represented New York businesses involved in labor disputes, employment lawsuits and employment-related government agency investigations. Our attorneys have demonstrated expertise in employer counseling, and development of employment policies and procedures designed to reduce exposure to costly and time-consuming lawsuits.
Our practice extends beyond litigation to all areas of employment law and human resources consulting, including negotiation and preparation of employment and severance agreements, creation and implementation of individualized HR policies and procedures, conducting internal investigations and representing management in union-related matters.
Our attorneys have a proven track record of successfully defending countless commercial enterprises and individual business owners in both New York State and Federal courts. The positive results we have achieved for our clients also include representation in administrative proceedings before government agencies, such as the NYS Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board and the NYS Division of Human Rights.
Labor & Employment Lawyers
If you are a small or mid-sized business owner facing an employment lawsuit or investigation, or if you need legal help to avoid costly and distracting employment disputes, call our law firm at (718) 275-6700 to arrange a consultation. We look forward to working with you to resolve your existing employment issues and to prevent future ones from arising.
Conveniently located in the main business district of Long Island City, Queens, our office is easily accessible by car or public transportation from Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island and Westchester.
Recent Blogs
Overtime Rates: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule
What Pay Rates Include and Can Exclude
Overtime rates received clarification when the DOL announced a Final Rule on December 12, 2019 that goes into effect January 15, 2020.
This is the first DOL substantial update in over 50 years that affects regular rate requirements. It tells employers what payment employers should include and should exclude in the time and a half, overtime pay calculation. It also greatly enables employers to offer perks and benefits to employees.
How Do Perks and Benefits Figure into Regular Pay and Overtime Rates?
New York Unpaid Wages Lien Bill: NY Employment Defense Attorneys
Cuomo Vetoes Liens Against Employers
The Unpaid Wages Lien Bill passed by the NY State Senate and Assembly would have permitted employees to obtain liens against their employer’s real and personal property. The bill allowed for liens when employees claimed their employers owed them unpaid wages.
The intent of the Unpaid Wages Lien Bill 2844–B was to give employees more extensive rights to deal with wage theft. Specifically, the bill would have allowed them to hold shareholders of non-publicly traded corporations personally liable for wage theft. Wage theft victims would have been able to hold the ten members, who held the largest interests in a company, personally liable for wage theft.
New York Tip Credit Law Changes
2020 Ushers in Significant Tip Credit Changes for Certain Industries
Queens New York Labor & Employment Lawyers
Tip credit law changes are part of a new law that the Governor of New York recently announced. By the end of 2020, certain “miscellaneous” industries will no longer be able to take tip credits.
Except for the agricultural, hospitality and building services industries, all New York employers in other industries will not be able to claim tip credits for their employees who receive tips.
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