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HR Alert: NY Extends Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Litigation.

Just when you thought you could close the book on a thorny issue involving an employee or ex-employee, New York State steps in and says: Not. So. Fast. On November 17, 2023. Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment...

HR Alert: ADA and GINA Compliance in the Hiring Process

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a $1 million settlement against Dollar General for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination...

HR Alert: The Unpaid Intern Risk

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

With the start of the fall semester, companies may be looking to expand their teams. Luckily, thousands of college and high school students are seeking relevant career insight and experience. Business owners and managers should...

HR Alert: Amended Pay Transparency Law Goes Into Effect September 17th

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 31, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

As we previously shared, New York’s pay transparency law is set to take effect on September 17, 2023. Earlier this year, state lawmakers amended the impending law to clarify what types of jobs are covered by the law while...

HR Alert: NY Court Weighs in on Employment Contract Arbitration Clauses

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 1, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

In March 2022, the federal government began prohibiting forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault disputes. These sorts of arbitration provisions are commonly contained in many employment agreements, and where...

Attention Business Owners: NY Law Imposes Duty on Businesses that Sell Gift Cards

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

A new law went into effect this summer that requires New York businesses that sell gifts cards and/or gift certificates to display a notice to warn consumers about gift card fraud. The notice must be located at or near where...

ADA Compliance and Schools

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 6, 2023. Posted in Charter 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-related...

HR Alert: Weight & Height Discrimination in New York State

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

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 become...

HR Alert: There’s a New FMLA Poster

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment.

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...

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...

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