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Do I Have to Pay Interns?

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 18, 2022. Posted in Employment.

Founder Lisa Coppola is here with an employment tip. Summer is just around the corner and that means many businesses are getting ready to hire summer interns. Do you have to pay interns in New York State? Lisa says you need...

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What You Need to Know About the HERO Act

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 23, 2022. Posted in Business, Employment.

The NYS Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO ACT), which protects private sector employees against exposure and disease during a future airborne infectious disease outbreak, is still something NYS businesses need to know...

What is the Employment Eligibility Verification Form?

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 9, 2022. Posted in Employment.

Here’s another Employment Tip from Founder Lisa Coppola at The Coppola Firm. Today, we’re talking about the I-9 Form. When do you have to fill it out and what should you do with it? If you have any questions, please...

Do I Have to Send a Letter When an Employee Departs?

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Employment.

Here’s another Employment Tip from Founder Lisa Coppola at The Coppola Firm. It’s a question we get often: do I have to send a termination or departure letter when an employee is fired? How about if they quit? What’s...

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HR Alert: The Federal Vaccine Mandate is Here

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 10, 2021. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

This week, President Biden announced an expansive six-part coronavirus plan which mandates shots for over 100 million Americans. The plan is aimed at health care workers, federal contractors, federal workers, and even private...

HR Alert: HERO Act – What You Need to Know Now

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 7, 2021. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment.

On Labor Day 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Commissioner of Health had designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New...

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: Workers’ Compensation Benefits & COVID-19

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 16, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Can an employee receive workers’ compensation benefits if she contracts COVID-19? Maybe. The answer to this question depends on the circumstances and is decided on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what New York employers need to...

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The Dos & Don’ts of Spending EIDL Funds

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

By now you've probably heard about the strict requirements surrounding the spending of Paycheck Protection Program money if you want your loan forgiven. However, many businesses are still in the dark about how they can (and...

HR Alert: How To Respond To Employees Who Can’t Return To Work Because Their Child’s School Or Place Of Care Is Closed

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 12, 2020. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As companies begin to develop plans for the safe return of their workers, we’re hearing one question asked again and again: What happens if a business reopens but an employee cannot return to work because she has a child at...

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