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HR Alert: Weight & Height Discrimination in New York State

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

New York City recently passed a bill that would expand worker protections by preventing discrimination on the basis of height and weight. When Mayor Eric Adam signs this bill, which is expected sometime soon, it’ll become...

Employer FAQs About COVID-19

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 10, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment. 1 Comment

Be sure to check out our last post about what employers need to know about COVID-19. Here, we’re answering some of the most common questions that we’ve heard from our New York employer clients. Can employees be required to...

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New York’s Tip Credit Going Away in 2020

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 4, 2020. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

This week Governor Cuomo announced his order phasing out the well-known tip credit and requiring employers to pay at least minimum wage in certain businesses including but not limited to hairdressers, nail salon employees,...

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: Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana to be Unlawful In NYC

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

The New York City Administrative Code now makes it unlawful for most NYC employers to test employees for marijuana as a condition of employment. This became law on May 10, 2019 and becomes effective in one year, that is, on...

HR Alert: Natural Hair Is Protected For NYC Employees

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 23, 2019. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights now requires New York City employers to permit their employees to maintain natural hairstyles that are “ closely associated with their racial, ethnic, or cultural identities.” This includes...

HR Alert: New Posting Requirement For NYC Employers

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 6, 2018. Posted in Business, Employment.

It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of New York employment law. The State recently released the proposed requirements for soon-to-be mandatory sexual harassment trainings and policies (more about what to expect here). In...

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