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Biennial Registration is Now Fully Online
For our Lawyer Friends Beginning December 1, 2023, New York attorneys now must complete their biennial registration online. Although the registration requirement is not new, attorneys previously had the option of completin…
What to Do if Injured While Walking By a Construction Site
Key Takeaways: You can file a lawsuit for being injured by a construction site as a pedestrian. Your suit can claim both economic and non-economic damages. New York law specifically covers passersby injuries from construct…
Tips on Avoiding Black Ice Accidents this Winter
Key Takeaways: Black ice develops as a thin water layer solidifies on top of pre-existing ice, resulting in a surface that is sleek and resembles glass. Conditions that lead to black ice formation include early morning dew…
What Small Business Must Know About The Corporate Transparency Act
Small business owners, you need to know this information. Grab a beverage and read on. What’s the Corporate Transparency Act (and why should I care)? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), set to take effect on Januar…
How Common Are Electric Shock Injuries on Construction Sites?
Electric shock injuries can be severe, and in serious cases, they can affect workers for the rest of their lives. According to a National Fire Protection Association report, 77% of all fatal contract work electrocutions in…
HR Alert: NY Bans Inquiries into Social Media Accounts
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a new bill into law that prohibits employers from requesting, requiring, or coercing an employee or applicant to disclose information relating to their personal social media accounts. …
HR Alert: NY Extends Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims
Just when you thought you could close the book on a thorny issue involving an employee or ex-employee, New York State steps in and says: Not. So. Fast. On November 17, 2023. Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendme…
HR Alert: Yet ANOTHER Employer Obligation in New York
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at The Coppola Firm! We’ve got more news from the NY Legislature and Department of Labor, and – as we’ve come to expect – it adds another obligation to employers…
HR Alert: In New York, employees’ views are their own
Hochul signs new legislation to protect against political and religious discrimination. This autumn, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that prohibits employers from disciplining workers who chose not to…
HR Alert: Prioritizing Workplace Wellness
Despite recent progress in mental health awareness, businesses have continued to struggle with workplace well-being and not on a small scale. According to Deloitte Insights, less than two-thirds of workers say their physic…