Start Off the New Year with Your HR Guidelines in Place

NY Employment Defense Attorneys for HR Guidelines

As the saying goes, “A little prevention can go a long ways.” You can often avoid employee lawsuits alleging discrimination or wage and hour law violations by having strong Human Resources (HR) policies in place. You can also train employees in anti-discrimination practices. However, local, state and federal employment laws are often subject to changes. How do you stay on top of the revolving door of employment and labor laws when you’re busy dealing with everyday operations? Many business owners are hands-on and run aspects of their businesses themselves, especially as some employees leave and the hiring process has not yet caught up with filling positions and training the new employees. For a small to medium-sized business owner, keeping up with legal changes can be stressful.

Here is an example. The recent final rule on December 23, 2015 entered by the NY Labor Department changed how tipped workers in the hospitality industry are to be paid. When were they effective? By December 31, 2015. And how did they change from the earlier propose rules in October 2015?

At Stephen Hans & Associates, our attorneys offer human resources consulting to help you ensure you’re complying with local, state and federal employment and labor laws. We can explain the recent wage law changes. We can advise you whenever new laws are passed and provide guidance on what to do. We can also help you deal with exisiting employment issues or lawsuits being brought against your business.

Business owners are wise to work with employment law attorneys who can help them avoid costly lawsuits by putting preventative measures in place.