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HR Alert: Second Circuit Addresses Pay Equity Claims Under Title VII

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 10, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

By now, responsible employers know they can’t pay employees differently based solely on gender. Under federal law, employers must follow the Equal Pay Act as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which broadly...

HR Alert: 5 Hiring Tips To Limit Employer Liability

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 6, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

Gearing up for the holidays? Before you set out to hire holiday help, take the time to ensure your hiring practices are up to date. Here are a few best practices to consider: 1. Don’t ask about prior convictions on your job...

Personal Liability for Harassment & Discrimination in New York

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

It is well known that New York employers can be held liable for harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Liability for owners, officers, and supervisors, however, is less frequently discussed. In this post we discuss...

HR Alert: Calendar These Dates! Governor Cuomo Signed Additional Employee Protections Into Law

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 13, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

On August 12, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that overhauls the New York State Human Rights Law. The following are key changes employers need to know about right now, along with their effective dates. Effective immediately: ...

HR Alert: NY Human Rights Law Expanded To Protect Certain Hair Styles

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 17, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Effective immediately, the New York State Human Rights Law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on “traits historically associated with race.” That includes certain hairstyles such as braids, locks,...

HR Alert: Don’t Ask About Salary History (& Other New Employee Protections in New York)

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 12, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship. 1 Comment

Effective January 6, 2020, New York employers no longer may rely on a prospect’s salary history to determine his or her pay. Governor Cuomo signed bills into law with this and other employee protections during the U.S....

HR Alert: Federal Court Rules That Sexual Harassment Claims May Go To Mandatory Arbitration

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

The last year has been filled with sweeping changes for sexual harassment claims brought under the New York State Human Rights Law. One of those changes was an amendment to CPLR § 7515, which now prohibits mandatory arbitration...

Easy, Compliant, Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 27, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

The Coppola Firm now offers an online version of its popular sexual harassment prevention training. Visit sexual-harassment-training.com to sign up today. The deadline for training to be completed for 2019 is October 9th, less...

HR Alert: Sweeping Changes To New York Law Preventing Discrimination & Harassment In the Workplace

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 20, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

This week, the New York Senate and Assembly passed a bill that calls for major expansion of New York State laws protecting employees. We expect that the Governor will soon sign the bill into law. Here’s what employers need...

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Law Firm Launches Convenient & Affordable Compliance Solution

Written by Support on May 27, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The Coppola Firm is pleased to announce the first of its kind in Upstate New York: online sexual harassment prevention training by licensed attorneys. Recognizing that businesses of all sizes, particularly small businesses,...

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