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+ commu…

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 de…

Pride Month is filled with parades, rainbow flags, and companies releasing statements supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. The month of June gushes love and kindness for the LGBTQ+ community… but what about the other 11 mon…

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 ta…

Lots of resident physicians are getting employment offers, and that includes an employment contract! Physicians’ offices provide detailed terms about work expectations, requirements, and they lay out the terms for yo…

Lisa Coppola has an Employment Tip on what your employees need to know about masks. New York State Governor Hochul announced on January 1, 2022, that she is extending her executive order until February 1, 2022 that require…

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…

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 …

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 i…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that will expand employees’ rights under New York’s Paid Family Leave program.  Here’s what you need to know: Currently, New York’s Paid Family Leave program provides worker…