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HR Alert: Harassment Outside the Workplace

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 29, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

I’m sure we all know that inappropriate conduct within the workplace can constitute sexual harassment – and New York’s Department of Labor is adamant about supporting workers – but what about behavior that...

HR Alert: Minimize Your Risk of a Sexual Harassment Claim

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 28, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

New York State employers are held to both federal and State standards when it comes to sexual harassment laws and regulations. While New York requires mandatory annual training for all employees and training should help employees...

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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...

HR Alert: State Guidance On Sexual Harassment Policies May Run Afoul Of The Statute

Written by Support on October 5, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

At the 11th hour, New York State published final guidance for sexual harassment policies which will become mandatory for employers beginning on October 9, 2018. Employers are warned, however, that the guidance published by...

Avoiding Claims of Discrimination & Harassment: Proactive Steps for Employers

Written by Support on December 4, 2017. Posted in Business, Employment.

If you’ve followed the news recently, you’ve noticed that sexual harassment in the workplace is getting a lot of press. This makes it a good time to ensure that your business is taking sufficient steps to avoid, discourage...

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