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HR Alert: New Law Creates Requirements When Hiring Freelancers

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

New York Governor Hochul has once again signed new legislation that will have a huge effect on the way you run your business. This time, the new law focuses on the hiring of freelance workers to perform certain services for...

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...

HR Alert: Paying Employees After Their Departure

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 16, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Whether it’s amicable or not, after an employee leaves, there can be questions that arise. These questions can be particularly sensitive when they’re centered around the payment of wages or compensation. New York...

2023 International Day of Education

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 24, 2023. Posted in Charter Schools.

Today marks the fifth official observance of the International Day of Education. The theme for this year is “to invest in people, prioritize education.” On this day it’s important to remember the role of education in...

Owners of Business Property, Beware

Written by Support on March 15, 2018. Posted in Business, Entrepreneurship.

A recent decision by a New York court reminds us that it is crucial for commercial property owners to protect themselves from claims involving their tenants. In the case, a contractor hired by a deli tenant to paint a sign...

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