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HR Alert: Is Business Casual the New Norm?

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 26, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our business world in many ways. One of the changes is a greater acceptance of business casual dress codes. During the pandemic, employers advertised casual dress codes to attract candidates for...

HR Alert: Inclusion Isn’t a Trend – It’s Smart Business

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 31, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Every June, we see rainbows appear on company logos and social media feeds. But if we’re honest, Pride Month shouldn’t just be a marketing campaign or a once-a-year event. For companies that are serious about growth, retention,...

NY Justice for Injured Workers Act

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 15, 2025. Posted in Car Accident, Construction Accident, Personal Injury.

A recent case from a New York City-area appeals court is going to have a significant effect on injured workers’ cases in New York. Specifically, it’s helpful for personal injury cases brought on behalf of injured workers. The...

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: Updated EEOC Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 15, 2024. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

In late April 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final guidance on harassment in the workplace. This marks the first time new guidance has been published on workplace harassment since 1999. The...

HR Alert: Let’s Care About Identifying Systemic Bias in Hiring

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

One thing every company has in common is hiring new employees. This process can be a common or rare occurrence. Either way, it’s always an extremely important part of growing your business. New hires can bring with them...

HR Alert: Work-Life Balance

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 12, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Although business owners and C Suite folks can get tired of hearing about work-life balance, we know that Americans on average work for an extra 400 hours annually compared to their counterparts in other developed nations....

HR Alert: How Do We Successfully Engage Gen Z?

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 13, 2023. Posted in Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Generation Z, comprised of people born from 1997-2012 and also known as the post-millennial generation, is on track to be one of the best educated and diverse generations yet. As a consequence, it’s important to work...

HR Alert: What’s the EEOC?

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 3, 2023. Posted in Employment, Entrepreneurship.

We’ve heard this question a few times recently, and we thought we should share some background on this important federal agency. The EEOC stands for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Among other things,...

HR Alert: There’s a New FMLA Poster

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment.

The United States Department of Labor, the DOL, has released an updated version of the Family and Medical Leave Act poster. The new poster boasts a new color scheme and layout. There are no new changes in the contents of...

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