Tag Archives: New York Employment Defense Attorneys

What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act

Clarifications for Employers for Women in the Workplace In June of 2014, the Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, which bolstered civil rights for women. It’s important for employers understand … Continue reading

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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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EEOC’s Ruling in Transgender Discrimination Case

Author: Stephen D. Hans The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently ruled in the case of a woman, Mia Macy, who filed a discrimination complaint based on gender discrimination. The New York Times  reported that she was a former police detective … Continue reading

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Effects of Same Sex Marriages and Gender Issues on Employment Practices

Author: Stephen Hans In July 2011, New York passed the Marriage in Equality Act which recognizes same sex marriages under New York law and requires treating same sex couples equally as opposite-sex married couples, even if legally married in a … Continue reading

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Right to Work vs. Unions Move into the Spotlight as Election Issues

Author: Hans & Associates Long Island City, New York City Employment Defense Attorneys As jobs and the economy become driving concerns for the country, a number of states involved in right to work issues also are grabbing American’s attention. Indiana … Continue reading

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National Labor Relations Board and Social Media Networking

Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Technological advances like social media present their own unique legal problems and there is always a gap between innovative changes and laws catching up with them. The question arises as to what social media communications … Continue reading

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New York Wage Theft Prevention Act: Effect on Small Businesses

Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Corporate corruption that denied low-wage workers their rightful pay led to passage of the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act, which became a law in December 2010 and went into effect on April 1, 2011. … Continue reading

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New Connecticut Law Mandates Paid Sick Leave for Employees

Connecticut First State to Pass Paid Sick Leave Bill; NY Employers Wary of Similar Legislation as More Cities and States Debate Similar Measures On June 4, 2011, the Connecticut state legislature passed a law mandating paid sick leave for certain … Continue reading

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