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HR Alert: State Guidance On Sexual Harassment Policies May Run Afoul Of The Statute

Written by Support on October 5, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

At the 11th hour, New York State published final guidance for sexual harassment policies which will become mandatory for employers beginning on October 9, 2018. Employers are warned, however, that the guidance published by...

HR Alert: NY Employers Have A Year To Complete Annual Sexual Harassment Training

Written by Support on October 2, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As you may have heard, New York State recently enacted new laws regarding sexual harassment that are impacting employers now. For example, employers must have a compliant, written sexual harassment policy in place by October...

Welcome to Melissa Paull Goldberg, Esq.

Written by Support on October 1, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Litigation, Personal Injury.

The Coppola Firm proudly announces that Melissa Paull Goldberg, Esq. has joined the Firm in an of counsel role. Melissa concentrates her practice in business transactions, and we’re delighted to have her on board to help...

HR Alert: Update Your Background Check Procedure Today

Written by Support on September 28, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Employers that use background checks for hiring or during employment should be aware that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires them to provide an employee or applicant with a summary of her rights before using the...

Should You Ever Record Employee Conversations?

Written by Support on September 21, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

A recorded conversation can provide clear answers when the facts of a conversation are disputed. They are incredibly useful in countless situations from litigation to day-to -day business dealings and employee disputes. However,...

HR Alert: Executive Order Aims To Expand Access To Retirement Plans

Written by Support on September 11, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On August 31, 2018, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the burdens that prevent employers from offering retirement plans. Many employers, particularly small businesses, don’t offer retirement...

HR Alert: New Posting Requirement For NYC Employers

Written by Support on September 6, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment.

It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of New York employment law. The State recently released the proposed requirements for soon-to-be mandatory sexual harassment trainings and policies (more about what to expect here). In...

BREAKING: NYS Proposed Guidance on Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training & Policies

Written by Support on August 26, 2018. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Employment.

On August 24, 2018, New York State released proposed requirements for sexual harassment policies and annual trainings that are mandatory for New York employers beginning October 9, 2018. While most of the proposed requirements...

Does HIPAA Apply To Your Business?

Written by Support on August 13, 2018. Posted in Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Litigation.

HIPAA, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related federal regulations, address the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). PHI is protected by the U.S. Department of Health...

Sexual Harassment: It’s Illegal in Housing, Too

Written by Support on July 31, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

Sexual harassment in housing has been getting a lot attention in the media lately. This may be in part due to a powerful video released by the United States Department of Justice. While much of the conduct described in the...

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