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Category Archives: Labor Law
Wage and Hour Regulation Pitfalls
Business owners can get themselves into trouble when not understanding wage and hours laws. What appears to be a bright idea that cuts corners and saves money is sometimes a violation that leads to costly consequences. The Fair Labor Standards … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court Finds that NLRB Appointments Were Unconstitutional
For small to mid-sized business owners who deal with unionization, it may be of interest to know that the U.S. Supreme Court recently declared President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) appointments were unconstitutional. On June 26, 2014, the U.S. … Continue reading
Employers Should Start Using New E-Verify Forms
Staying on top of employment law changes can be difficult. On March 8, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form, which is a new I-9 Form. Employers must use new I-9 … Continue reading
What Does the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Think about the Proposed Minimum Wage Raise?
Author: Stephen D. Hans In the State of the Union address, President Obama proposed that Congress should raise the federal minimum wage in stages from $7.25 to $9.00 by 2015. He also proposed continuing to raise the minimum wage based … Continue reading
Federal Judge States that Judicial Approval Not Necessary for FLSA Settlements
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. … Continue reading
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New York ABC Law Compliance
Author: Stephen Hans Queens Queens NY Labor & Employment Lawyer New York Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Law makes it illegal for restaurants and bars to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who is under the age of 21 or who is … Continue reading
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Restaurant Owners and Other Small Business Owners Face another Year of Wage Theft Law Paperwork
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. By law, New York State tipped restaurant workers receive lower minimum wages than workers in other employment categories. However, the National Employment Law Project conducted surveys in 2008 that showed an estimated 37 percent of … Continue reading
Regulations on Tipping in the New York Restaurant Industry
Author: Stephen D. Hans Gone are the days where servers pocketed their tips, walked off the floor, and clocked out to go home. Many people do not realize that the special tip they gave to reward a friendly smile or … Continue reading
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The Pendulum Swings on NY Theft Protection Act Requirements
Author: Stephen D. Hans Now that the Theft Protection Act has gone into effect, legislators realize that wage notices place a burden on business owners and workers. In an effort to restore the right regulatory balance, actions are in motion … Continue reading
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