Time to Amend Your Employee Handbooks. . . Again.
Attention all employers and HR managers: a new law is on the books in New York State that could affect your sexual harassment policy. With the signing of new legislation effective July 14th, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul created a sexual harassment hotline for...
When the C-Suite isn’t so sweet…
Corporate executives are under a lot of pressure. Where there is high compensation, there tend to be some outrageous demands. What’s realistic in a contract? Should you expect a non-compete? What about a non-solicit when clients/patients/customers/donors were people you brought to your organization?
Employer Liability for Summer Work Parties
It's summertime and work parties and picnics are a part of the season. Many employers want to reward their workforce with a trip to the ballpark or a family picnic. But employers need to protect themselves from liability, especially if alcohol is going to be part of...
What is a Hostile Workplace?
What is a hostile work environment or hostile workplace? It may not be what you think. Check out our HR News blog for the latest. If you have any questions, please contact The Coppola Firm. We would love to hear from you.
HR Alert: Microagressions… they’re not so micro!
“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, you've...
HR Alert: How can you promote LGBTQ+ inclusion at work?
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, intimacy,...
Stepping Stones to Pride Month
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 months of the year?
Pride Month: EEOC Becomes More Inclusive
The attorneys at The Coppola Firm have a long history of offering our clients information and guidance in areas involving employment and labor issues. We have experience looking at these issues from both sides, representing management and employees. When you need a...
New Job? Here’s Why You Need a Lawyer
Congratulations on landing that new job! Now it's time to call a lawyer. The Coppola Firm: Taking care of your legal needs. Protecting against daunting risks and ensuring that effective agreements are in place. Learn more here. If you have any questions, please...
Do I Have to Pay Interns?
Founder Lisa Coppola is here with an employment tip. Summer is just around the corner and that means many businesses are getting ready to hire summer interns. Do you have to pay interns in New York State? Lisa says you need to check the regulations to make sure you're...
Early Mediation: the Sooner the Better?
Watch our video from Senior Counsel David Brock: The Benefits of Mediation. Not so long ago lawyers could look forward to each new lawsuit as offering years of guaranteed work. More recently, however, the mantra, often from the client, has become “how soon can we...
What You Need to Know About the HERO Act
The NYS Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO ACT), which protects private sector employees against exposure and disease during a future airborne infectious disease outbreak, is still something NYS businesses need to know about and comply with. In this Employment...
Employment Contracts for Doctors
Finding the middle ground between labor and management The attorneys at The Coppola Firm have a long history of offering our clients information and guidance in areas involving employment and labor issues. One area we'd like to focus on today is employment contracts...
What is the Employment Eligibility Verification Form?
Here's another Employment Tip from Founder Lisa Coppola at The Coppola Firm. Today, we're talking about the I-9 Form. When do you have to fill it out and what should you do with it? If you have any questions, please contact The Coppola Firm. We would love to hear from...
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