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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.

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. Naturally, the next...

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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: In the Weeds on Marijuana Policies

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 31, 2021. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On March 31, 2021, the Governor of New York State signed into law a new statute that – for the first time in this State – legalizes recreational use and possession of marijuana. The statute also decriminalizes the...

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HR Alert: Can You Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 18, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published guidance about mandatory COVID-19 vaccines. One main takeaway is that employers are permitted to require employees to be vaccinated against...

HR Alert: More on New York’s Proposed Regs for Paid Sick Leave

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 9, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

NY's Paid Sick Leave... what to do when your company's ranks swell or contract. How is Paid Sick Leave calculated then? Read more to learn the answers.

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: ...

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: Cuomo’s New Order 75% Workforce Reduction

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

UPDATE ON 3/19/2020: Governor Cuomo announces at today’s press conference that he has increased the reduction in workforce from 50% to 75%. The new order will permit only 25% of a company’s workforce to be at a worksite. After...

HR Alert: LLC Members Can Be Held Personally Liable For Unpaid Wages For Work Performed In New York State

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 10, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

New York limited liability company (“LLC”) members have long been on the hook for unpaid wages. Since 2014, the 10 largest members of a New York LLC could be held personally liable for unpaid wages to employees of the LLC. Personal...

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