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HR Alert: Employment Law Liability & Volunteers

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment.

Many organizations rely on the work of volunteers to make meaningful impacts in their communities. But what if a volunteer engages in discriminatory behavior? Even though a volunteer may not be considered an employee, the...

HR Alert: Retaliation Under New York’s Human Rights Law

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 23, 2026. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

When an employee reports discrimination, harassment, or asks for a reasonable accommodation, a lot of small business owners focus on the underlying complaint. That makes sense. But there’s another risk that can become just...

HR Alert: Religious Exemptions

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As we know, federal law prohibits employers from taking what the law calls an adverse employment action – some kind of negative action – against an employee for her religious beliefs, even when those beliefs conflict...

HR Alert: Fair Hiring Per the EEOC

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 21, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Employers must ensure their hiring practices comply with federal and State employment laws—or risk costly legal consequences. In a new enforcement push, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down...

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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...

Avoiding Claims of Discrimination & Harassment: Proactive Steps for Employers

Written by Lisa Coppola 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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