by The Coppola Firm | Jun 21, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
“That’s so gay.” “So, who wears the pants?” “I should just be a lesbian… that would make things easier.” “I’ve always wanted a gay best friend!” These are just a few of the microaggressions that members of the LGBTQ+ community deal with every day. Chances are,...
by The Coppola Firm | Jun 15, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Employment, Entrepreneurship
We preach diversity, equity, and inclusion. But how do we truly turn these words into action? It’s essential to practice what we preach for all diverse communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. Inclusion can be defined as feeling acceptance, belonging,...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 26, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
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 taking retaliatory action, such as termination,...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 10, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship
It’s the question on everyone’s mind, it seems. And the answer is: It depends (how’s that for a lawyerly answer?). In general, the period to isolate and quarantine has been reduced from 10 days to 5 days, but there are some important exceptions. For...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 5, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized
If you’re an employer subject to the New York HERO Act (and if you’re a private employer in New York State, you probably are), you should start preparing to comply with the Department of Labor’s newly-released proposed Workplace Safety Committee...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 3, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
In November, Governor Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York’s Civil Rights Law § 59 requiring all employers of whatever size (except the State or its political subdivisions) to give prior written notice if they intend to monitor an employee’s electronic...
