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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...

HR Alert: Construction Site Sexual Harassment

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 28, 2024. Posted in Compliance, Employment.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) from the U.S. Department of Labor recently created a new guide to combat discrimination and harassment in the construction industry. We’re here to tell you about it. Combatting...

HR Alert: EEOC on Human Trafficking & The Workplace

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 8, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has added information to its website regarding human trafficking. This information is designed to help young workers, employers, and parents to identify signs of human...

HR Alert: NY Court Weighs in on Employment Contract Arbitration Clauses

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

In March 2022, the federal government began prohibiting forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault disputes. These sorts of arbitration provisions are commonly contained in many employment agreements, and where...

Bank of America’s Small Business Ownership Report

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

Bank of America recently released the results of an interesting survey about small businesses. While the majority of small business owners are concerned about a potential recession, the data is showing that there’s been...

HR ALERT: New Requirements for NY Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 13, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized.

The New York Department of Labor (DOL) made some big changes this week when it updated its model sexual harassment policy. What does this mean? Well, sexual harassment policies at companies across the State now must be updated...

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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...

Train the Trainers: Sexual Harassment Prevention

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 12, 2019. Posted in Continuing Legal Education.

New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws Training the Trainers CLE on April 11th The Coppola Firm announces a one-hour CLE on April 11, 2019 from 5:30-6:30. The one-credit-hour CLE will give attorneys the tools they need...

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