Charter Schools
HR Alert: Employment Law Liability & Volunteers
Many organizations rely on the work of volunteers to make meaningful impacts in their communities. But what if a volunteer engages in discriminatory behavior? Even though a volunteer may not be considered an employee, th…
HR Alert: New York Sexual Harassment Training Is Required Every Year, Even for Small Employers
New York employers must provide sexual harassment prevention training every year, even if they’re small. Learn what the law requires and how The Coppola Firm offers compliant live and online training.
HR Alert: New DEI Executive Order Targets Federal Contractors, But the Law Hasn’t Changed
President Trump’s new DEI Executive Order puts federal contractors and subcontractors on notice, but it does not rewrite federal or New York discrimination law. Small businesses and nonprofits need to understand what the O…
New York’s Public School Cell Phone Ban
New York just banned student cell phone use during the school day. Here’s what educators – and parents – need to know, and how schools can turn policy into opportunity. New York recently passed a law aimed at c…
ADA Compliance and Schools
Operating public charter schools can be a challenging venture for many reasons, yet it’s also rewarding to see students grow both academically and socially over time. Although it’s often thought of as an employment-r…
HR Alert: Workplace Mental Health
Following the COVID pandemic, discussions regarding mental health have become more common. More and more people are feeling comfortable with owning their mental health and requesting that their needs be met throughout thei…
HR Alert: Weight & Height Discrimination in New York State
New York City recently passed a bill that would expand worker protections by preventing discrimination on the basis of height and weight. When Mayor Eric Adam signs this bill, which is expected sometime soon, it’ll b…
HR Alert: Mandatory NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
New York sexual harassment laws require each employer – no matter how large or small – to train its entire workforce on how to eliminate and avoid sexual harassment. This training must be completed annually, an…
HR Alert: Beware Antisemitism in the Workplace
A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League, published in March of 2023, found that antisemitic incidents increased 36% in 2022. Not only is this a harrowing statistic, it also serves as disappointing confirmation that…
HR Alert: There’s a New FMLA Poster
The United States Department of Labor, the DOL, has released an updated version of the Family and Medical Leave Act poster. The new poster boasts a new color scheme and layout. There are no new changes in the contents of…