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HR Alert: The Breastfeeding Regs Are Here

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 21, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Anticipating a breastfeeding employee in your workforce anytime soon? You’re in luck. The long-awaited guidance finally is here: both federal and State agencies have graced employers with guidance on accommodating nursing...

HR Alert: New York Employers Have New Obligations to Breastfeeding Employees

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 25, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

If you’re a private employer in New York State, review your policies and procedures for nursing employees, because it’s likely time for an update. Come June 7, 2023, amendments to Section 206‑c of New York’s Labor...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 3

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 11, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

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Construction Injuries Are Serious. Workplace Safety Isn’t Negotiable.

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 9, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

There’s inherent danger to working in the construction industry. Whether you work with heavy machinery, perform work at a height, or use tools capable of causing serious injury, workplace safety is a must. Workers have...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 2

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 4, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

I signed a waiver and then got hurt. Should I talk to a lawyer?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 2, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

With summer coming and the anticipated re-opening of recreational facilities, there are likely to be more accidents and injuries. Many places of amusement and recreation require their guests, including children and/or their...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 1

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 28, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

I was injured – should COVID stop me from contacting a lawyer?

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 19, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

While there’s been a drop in cars on the road — and therefore fewer car accidents — people are still getting hurt in accidents. Whether a trip and fall, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, car or work site accident,...

New York’s Labor Law: To Eat or Not to Eat

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 7, 2017. Posted in Business, Employment.

There’s a strict rule about enforcing a meal period for New York’s workers. The law mandates that in most cases, an employee who works more than six hours that begins before 11 a.m. and ends after 2:00 p.m. must be given at...

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