COVID-19 - The Coppola Firm

HR Alert: NY Employers Have a New Duty

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 1, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On April 28, 2020, the New York State Department Labor (DOL), as amplified by the Department of Taxation and Financial Services (DTF), issued a directive to New York employers. It’s a reminder that DOL regulation 12 NYCRR...

Paycheck Protection Program Re-Opens!

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 26, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

Round one of the Paycheck Protection Program in early April was pretty frustrating for many small businesses. Although almost $350 million had been appropriated, the funds ran out quickly. The good news is the federal government...

HR Alert: EEOC Approves Testing Employees For COVID-19

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 24, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment. 1 Comment

On April 23, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance to provide clarity for employers who wish to test their staff for COVID-19. Generally, an employer must be mindful of the Americans...

HR Alert: Navigating Overlapping COVID-19 Leave Laws

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 23, 2020. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment.

For the last few weeks, employers have been scrambling to ensure their compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two types of leave for employees during this pandemic: ...

Marinas and Essential Business

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 20, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19.

Breaking news on April 20, 2020! During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo now has added certain boating activities to the essential business list maintained by Empire State Development....

HR Alert: New OSHA Guidance for Companies

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 15, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship, Litigation, Personal Injury.

Companies across the United States should heed new guidance from OSHA – the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration – relative to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidance focuses its content on various...

HR Alert: Post This!

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 26, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The federal Department of Labor issued a poster on the evening of March 25, 2020 and instructed all employers to post it in a conspicuous location regarding the FFCRA – the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. For...

HR Alert: Important Updates About Employer FFCRA Obligations

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 25, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The U.S. government’s Families First Corona Virus Response Act (FFCRA) will have a significant impact on employers. Employers can learn more about the FFCRA here. Very recent guidance from the Department of Labor’s...

HR Alert: News on Paying for FFCRA Paid Leave

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 23, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

We recently posted about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which places financial burden on employers who are required to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave to eligible employees, and in some circumstances...

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NY Businesses In Financial Distress Should Contact Their Insurance Carriers Now

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 21, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

Insurance companies regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) are being urged to support businesses and consumers in the wake of COVID-19. We’re hearing many clients express concern about business...

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