by The Coppola Firm | Nov 29, 2017 | Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship
It’s that time of year again! If you’re one of many employers planning a holiday celebration, take a moment to consider steps to limit business risk before the fun begins. By taking precautions beforehand, employers can avoid a post-holiday-season legal...
by The Coppola Firm | Nov 21, 2017 | Business, Employment
The New York State Department of Labor has announced proposed regulations for on-call employees, claiming their purpose is to provide more predictable schedules for low-earning employees. They’re supposed to retain flexibility for employers, but in practice they...
by The Coppola Firm | Nov 19, 2017 | Business, Employment
New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) defines family members more broadly than the federal Family Medical Leave Act and will allow employees to take paid leave to care for family members with a serious health condition. A family member is a spouse, domestic partner,...
by The Coppola Firm | Nov 13, 2017 | Business, Entrepreneurship
Hundreds of businesses have faced federal lawsuits claiming they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These Department of Justice (DOJ) actions claimed that the websites or apps weren’t accessible to deaf, blind or vision-impaired individuals....
