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HR Alert: DEI Training Spurs Discrimination Suit

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 29, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

In recent times, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become controversial, especially with the Trump Administration. But many businesses still incorporate these trainings to create an inclusive environment...

The MWBE Series – #6 Other Criteria

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 21, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship.

We’re back with our final post in our series on gaining or recertifying your MWBE status in New York State. We’ve talked about the ownership requirement, the operation requirement, the control requirements, and the independence...

HR Alert: New York Cracks Down on Wage Theft

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 24, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Responsible New York employers know that they’re responsible to accurately compensate their employees. And, of course, no one likes not being paid for work they’ve performed. As it turns out, the New York government...

HR Alert: Military Service and Your Company

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Although we don’t talk about it much, many New York employers have team members who also serve with the United States military. When that happens, employers have a legal duty to accommodate the employees. A recent case...

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...

Biennial Registration is Now Fully Online

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Lawyer Ethics.

For our Lawyer Friends Beginning December 1, 2023, New York attorneys now must complete their biennial registration online. Although the registration requirement is not new, attorneys previously had the option of completing...

HR Alert: My Employee Trashed Our Company on Facebook, What Can I Do?

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 14, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

You’re a good employer and a responsible business, and you always put your employees first. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your employees will see it that way, especially when a poor performer has a bad outcome or gets...

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2 Things You Should Change On Your Auto Insurance Right Now!

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 14, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

Helping people get the justice they deserve The team has decades of experience litigating complex, high-value personal injury cases. They focus on the person and their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. They reward clients...

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No Fault for Motorcycle Insurance

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 11, 2022. Posted in Personal Injury.

The Coppola Firm is here to help you through the issues, paperwork, and processes that you need to follow when you’ve been hurt in an accident. Our lawyers are available to meet with you remotely to help you protect your rights...

The Benefits of Mediation

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 5, 2022. Posted in Business, Health Care, Litigation, Personal Injury.

Companies need to focus on their core business. That focus gets derailed when a claim surfaces. It takes a calm, measured hand to handle the disputes and allow the business to keep focused where it needs to be. Learn more:...

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