The Scope of Our Practice at the Law Offices of Stephen D. Hans & Associates

Employment Law Attorneys with More than Four Decades of Experience | Advocating for Owners and Management at Small and Mid-Sized Businesses throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area

At the law office of Stephen D. Hans & Associates, located in Long Island City, we have provided comprehensive employment and labor law counsel to small and mid-sized companies in and around New York City and its five boroughs since 1977. We understand the challenges that businesses face every day and we’ll help you take proactive measures to minimize the risk of legal controversies. In our comprehensive employment and labor law practice, we handle:

  • The defense of any allegations of workplace discrimination or harassment
  • All matters related to whistleblower or workplace retaliation claims, including any litigation arising out of such allegations
  • All issues related to compliance with wage and hour laws, including any litigation arising out of employee disputes
  • All proceedings, hearings, meetings or interactions with U.S. or New York state departments of labor
  • Any union or collective bargaining controversies, including the negotiation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements, as well as union grievances and arbitration proceedings

We counsel and advise businesses on a broad range of employment and labor law concerns, such as:

  • Employment and severance agreements—We will negotiate, draft and review all contracts with employees, including potential severance agreements
  • Human resources compliance—We can conduct a human resources audit, make recommendations for compliance and prepare all necessary documents or manuals to minimize any potential human resources compliance issues
  • We can advise you on a broad range of employment law issues, from FMLA concerns to workplace safety to compliance with a broad range of state and federal laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Let Stephen Hans & Associates Handle Your Employment Law Concerns

At Stephen Hans & Associates, our attorneys are glad to answer your questions and provide legal advice. Years of experience have provided us with extensive knowledge regarding employment law. We have successfully represented many employers throughout the greater New York City area in litigation involving workplace disputes. Our offices are conveniently located in Long Island City with easy access from Manhattan.