by Lyn Blair | Oct 1, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
Governor Signs Bill to Guarantee Employees Right to See Personnel Records Following precedent set in a number of other states, the New York legislature has approved a bill to give workers expanded access to personnel records. The new law, signed by governor Kathy...
by Lyn Blair | Aug 14, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans, City Seeks to Shut Down Food Delivery App
NYC Alleges Serious Wage and Hour Violations by Motoclick The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed a request in federal court to ban a food delivery app from conducting business within the city, citing extensive violations of state and...
by Lyn Blair | Apr 22, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
Employment and Labor Law Attorneys. Protecting & Defending Businesses in the NYC Metro Area Since 1979. Protecting & Defending Businesses in the NYC Metro Area Since 1979 At Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C., our attorneys represent small and mid-sized...
by Lyn Blair | Apr 21, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
Steps Employers Can Take to Reduce the Potential Risks A single claim of workplace retaliation, even if it’s unfounded, can have a devastating impact on your business. Accordingly, it’s essential to take proactive measures to minimize the risk that an unhappy or...
by Lyn Blair | Apr 15, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
New York Law Specifically Prohibits Certain Conduct by Employers Under New York law, workers have a number of ways to seek redress when employers take punitive or retaliatory measures against them because they have engaged in certain legally protected activities. New...
by Lyn Blair | Mar 2, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
Longstanding Practice Now Banned Requiring Criminal History from Applicants Protect Your Rights as an Employer in New York It’s long been a practice among employers to require that job applicants to check a box indicating whether or not they have a criminal record. In...