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HR ALERT: New Requirements for NY Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 13, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized.

The New York Department of Labor (DOL) made some big changes this week when it updated its model sexual harassment policy. What does this mean? Well, sexual harassment policies at companies across the State now must be updated...

HR Alert: Paid Family Leave Law Expanded in 2023

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 2, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

New York employees have benefited from the State’s Paid Family Leave law (PFL) for a few years now. As of January 1, 2023, the law expanded again, this time to add siblings in NY Workers’ Compensation Law section...

HR Alert: How the ADA Can Snag Your Marketing Team

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 31, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

While perhaps not purely a human resources issue, we know our HR professional clients and business owners have become well acquainted with the federal law known as the ADA, which is short for the Americans with Disabilities...

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HR Alert: Microagressions… They’re Not So Micro!

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

“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...

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HR Alert: How Can You Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion at Work?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

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...

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HR Alert: Title VII and Gender Stereotypes

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 30, 2021. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

If you’ve been keeping up with our Pride Month series, you know that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination against LGBTQ+ workers. You may have some questions about gender stereotypes. It’s...

HR Alert: Title VII and Pronouns

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 29, 2021. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

If you’ve been keeping up with our series, you know that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on, among other things, sexual orientation or transgender status. You may be wondering...

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HR Alert: What Types of Discriminatory Employment Actions Does Title VII Prohibit?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 28, 2021. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

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What is Title VII and Which LGBTQ+ Workers Does it Cover?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 18, 2021. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship. 1 Comment

Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating based on sexual orientation or transgender status.

HR Alert: Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations Lengthened in the Division of Human Rights

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 26, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law several updates to the New York State Human Rights Law to strengthen protections against discrimination and harassment. For example: Domestic workers now are protected from...

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