by author | Mar 15, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. NBC News reported that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved by a four-to-one vote new rules for employers who use criminal background checks when screening candidates for hiring. The new guideline addresses...
by author | Mar 1, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Typically, when parties would settle their disputes over Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues, such as minimum wage and overtime claims, they had to present their settlement agreement to a U.S. District judge for approval. Because...
by author | Feb 14, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorneys
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 author | Jan 30, 2013 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), more than 13 million U.S. employees work in the restaurant industry. In a recent NRA news release , the economical forecast was that the restaurant industry would continue lead...
by author | Nov 8, 2012 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Stephen D. Hans & Associates Queens, NY Employment Defense Attorneys 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...
by author | Jul 30, 2012 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. There are many ways an employer can respond when an employee complains about sexual harassment. Some ways are savvy and legal and other ways violate New York and federal laws. Sexual harassment is an unpleasant issue. Consequently,...
