Category Archives: Court Decisions

Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Homecare Union Dues Requirement

Posted on September 11, 2014 by sdhans

Author: Stephen D. Hans Business Employment Attorney in Queens, NY Many employers are interested to know about cases that affect the power of unions. For decades, unions have challenged employers through disputes or ongoing negotiations over employment terms and other … Continue reading →

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Highest New York Court Overturns Ban on Large Sized Sodas

Posted on July 24, 2014 by sdhans

Awhile back we published a blog post that discussed New York City’s ban on soda sizes that were 16 ounces or greater. Former Mayor, Michael Bloomberg proposed the ban to the City Council and sent it to the Board of … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Decision: Church Exceptions in Discrimination Cases

Posted on January 13, 2012 by sdhans

Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. The separation of church and state under the First Amendment of the Constitution met another recent challenge. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought a discrimination case on behalf of a minister/teacher against the Lutheran … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court’s Decision in Wal-Mart Class Action – Likely Benefits for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sdhans

U.S. Supreme Court │ Wal-Mart │ Class Action Lawsuit │ Employment Law The United States Supreme Court’s recent decision disallowing the nation’s largest ever employment-based class action lawsuit has received significant attention in the press —and with good reason. The … Continue reading →

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