by The Coppola Firm | Dec 19, 2017 | Business, Employment
If you’re an employer covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you’re already familiar with an employee’s ability to take time off to care for a newborn or a newly-placed adopted or foster child. What may be new to you is that New York’s Paid...
by The Coppola Firm | Dec 15, 2017 | Business, Employment
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that addresses employer and employee rights. It’s enforced by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a federal agency tasked with protecting employee rights. The NLRA guarantees employees certain...
by The Coppola Firm | Dec 11, 2017 | Business, Employment
How do employers determine whether an employee is eligible for New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) on account of a so-called serious health condition? Just because a family member’s illness seems serious to an employee doesn’t mean the illness...
by The Coppola Firm | Dec 4, 2017 | Business, Employment
If you’ve followed the news recently, you’ve noticed that sexual harassment in the workplace is getting a lot of press. This makes it a good time to ensure that your business is taking sufficient steps to avoid, discourage or, if necessary, appropriately address and...
