May 18, 2022
Do I Have to Pay Interns?
Founder Lisa Coppola is here with an employment tip. Summer is just around the corner and that means many businesses are getting ready to hire summer interns. Do you have to pay interns in New York State? Lisa says you nee…
Early Mediation: the Sooner the Better?
Watch our video from Senior Counsel David Brock: The Benefits of Mediation. Not so long ago lawyers could look forward to each new lawsuit as offering years of guaranteed work. More recently, however, the mantra, often fro…
Surprises Aren’t Always Fun
There is little more traumatic in life than being rushed to the hospital with an injury or sudden illness. While a substantial hospital bill may well be expected, what is often not expected are the separate bills from emer…
Injured? When Should You Call an Attorney?
The team has decades of experience litigating complex, high-value personal injury cases. They focus on the person and their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. They reward clients with fierce yet compassionate repres…
What You Need to Know About the HERO Act
The NYS Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO ACT), which protects private sector employees against exposure and disease during a future airborne infectious disease outbreak, is still something NYS businesses need to kn…
Employment Contracts for Doctors
Finding the middle ground between labor and management The attorneys at The Coppola Firm have a long history of offering our clients information and guidance in areas involving employment and labor issues. One area we̵…
New York Holds Manufacturers Accountable for Defective Products
You may remember the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ban in 2016 on transporting Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices by aircraft because the devices’ batteries were, well… exploding. So, what happens if you are injured b…
What is the Employment Eligibility Verification Form?
Here’s another Employment Tip from Founder Lisa Coppola at The Coppola Firm. Today, we’re talking about the I-9 Form. When do you have to fill it out and what should you do with it? If you have any questions, p…
Do I Have to Send a Letter When an Employee Departs?
Here’s another Employment Tip from Founder Lisa Coppola at The Coppola Firm. It’s a question we get often: do I have to send a termination or departure letter when an employee is fired? How about if they quit? …
HR Alert: New Law Expanding Employee Protection from Retaliation Takes Effect Today
Labor Law § 740, commonly referred to as New York’s Whistleblower Law, historically has provided protection to employees who report their employer’s unsafe practices. Generally, employers are prohibited from ta…