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Employers Walk the Line on Employees’ Social Media Comments
As employers, if you feel that an employee’s comment on social media, such as Facebook or Twitter is damaging to your business’s reputation, it is wise to seek legal counsel before firing the employee. Employers can end up in a … Continue reading
Recent Laws & Regulations Affecting Restaurant Owners
Before ending the summer session and taking summer vacations, the NY legislature passed major bills that affect restaurant owners and other employers in the food industry. Brunch Bill The Brunch Bill or SO8140, which loosened restrictions for selling alcohol on … Continue reading
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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How Wages and Hours Work in the NY Restaurant Industry
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. : Stephen D. Hans Restaurants fall into the hospitality industry category, which is subject to different wages and hours rules than other industries. The New York Department of Labor currently sets hourly minimum wages for … Continue reading
What to Do If Your Employee Complains about Sexual Harassment
Author: Stephen D. Hans 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. … Continue reading
What You Should Know About Hiring Teenagers to Work in NY
During the summer, teenagers may be a good resource pool for employers looking to fill temporary work positions. Recreational parks, lakes, swimming pools, and other facilities that cater to people in warmer weather often hire teenagers as lifeguards or to … Continue reading
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Case Law Is Still Catching Up with Social Media Technology
Author: Stephen D. Hans As case law catches up with social media technology, more information becomes available to develop sound business practices. A recent report by Bloomberg BNA unveils worthwhile policies described by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting … Continue reading
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