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HR Alert: Employer Resources for Workplace Mental Health

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 31, 2024. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As we’ve previously discussed on our blog, mental health continues to be an area of focus and an area of continuous improvement for employers. Many employers say that they’re committed to improving workplace mental...

HR Alert: New York’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 7, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

New York is the first State in the country to establish a paid prenatal leave benefit for pregnant workers. The New York paid prenatal personal leave amendment was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on April 19, 2024 and will...

HR Alert: NY Extends Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Litigation.

Just when you thought you could close the book on a thorny issue involving an employee or ex-employee, New York State steps in and says: Not. So. Fast. On November 17, 2023. Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment...

HR Alert: Let’s Care About Identifying Systemic Bias in Hiring

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 1, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

One thing every company has in common is hiring new employees. This process can be a common or rare occurrence. Either way, it’s always an extremely important part of growing your business. New hires can bring with them...

HR Alert: Proposed NYS Pay Transparency Regs

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized.

If you’re an employer, you know just how important hiring is to the health of your organization. The hiring process has yet another layer of intricacy for employers with the New York State Pay Transparency Law. New York employers...

HR Alert: The Unpaid Intern Risk

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 25, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

With the start of the fall semester, companies may be looking to expand their teams. Luckily, thousands of college and high school students are seeking relevant career insight and experience. Business owners and managers should...

HR Alert: Supreme Court and Religious Accommodations

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 18, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

In a rare moment of unity, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy this summer, marking the end of the “more than de minimis” standard for religious accommodations under Title VII. Released on June...

HR Alert: Get Your Timing Right

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 21, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Most lawyers are aware that New York has a pay frequency statute for workers in various industries. But does everyone know this? For entrepreneurs and those new to human resources, watch out for Labor Law section 191 which...

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HR Alert Election Day is Coming

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As the 2022 elections on November 8th approach, it’s time for employers to brush up on New York’s laws regarding voting and paid time off to vote. Although there isn’t a federal law ensuring paid time off for employee voting,...

HR Alert: New Airborne Disease Exposure Standards For NY

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 17, 2021. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship. 2 Comments

On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the New York State Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) into law, and it’s got teeth — the HERO Act permits employees to sue their employers. It becomes effective June...

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