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HR Alert: What is Title VII?

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

You know from our previous blog that the EEOC is tasked with enforcing federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability....

HR Alert: Wage Theft is Now a Crime in New York!

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 24, 2023. Posted in Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Last month, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that updated New York Penal Law section 155. This new law makes wage theft a criminal larceny, and it went into effect immediately. The updated Penal Law...

When to Seek Medical Care After a Slip and Fall in New York

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 23, 2023. Posted in Personal Injury.

Slip-and-fall injuries can be more severe than you might think. The aftermath of this type of accident is much more than the immediate sting of hitting the ground. Instead, it is the lingering uncertainty and fear about what...

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 13, 2023. Posted in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Initially implemented as a week of remembrance under President Lyndon B. Johnson, the celebration of Hispanic Heritage now spans an entire month, from September 15th to October 15th. Enacted into law in 1988 under President...

HR Alert: Work-Life Balance

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 12, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Although business owners and C Suite folks can get tired of hearing about work-life balance, we know that Americans on average work for an extra 400 hours annually compared to their counterparts in other developed nations....

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Involved in a Car Accident? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Leave the Scene

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 9, 2023. Posted in Car Accident.

A car accident can be jarring and scary. In the immediate aftermath, your instinct might be to leave the ‌accident scene. This is the last thing you should do, especially if there are injuries, fatalities, or property damage....

HR Alert: Proposed NYS Pay Transparency Regs

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized.

If you’re an employer, you know just how important hiring is to the health of your organization. The hiring process has yet another layer of intricacy for employers with the New York State Pay Transparency Law. New York employers...

HR Alert: Minimize Your Risk of a Sexual Harassment Claim

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 28, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

New York State employers are held to both federal and State standards when it comes to sexual harassment laws and regulations. While New York requires mandatory annual training for all employees and training should help employees...

HR Alert: The Unpaid Intern Risk

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 25, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

With the start of the fall semester, companies may be looking to expand their teams. Luckily, thousands of college and high school students are seeking relevant career insight and experience. Business owners and managers should...

HR Alert: COVID-19 Sick Leave – It’s Still a Thing

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 21, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment.

Autumn’s on its way, and another strain of COVID-19 seems to be worming its way into our lives. Let’s hope it stays away, but in the event it affects your workplace, remember that New York still mandates that employers...

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