by The Coppola Firm | Jul 29, 2020 | Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has released new forms for employers and employees to use when an employee requests Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). They’re free to access on the DOL’s website. The new forms are meant to be easier for everyone involved to...
by The Coppola Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Personal Injury
Is there liability when a child trespasses on someone else’s property and then is injured? It depends. Our lawyers explore New York’s attractive nuisance doctrine in this post. It may be more common than you think that children are injured while exploring places...
by The Coppola Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
On July 21, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (commonly referred to as the NLRB) eased the standard for judging whether an employer can discipline an employee for abusive or offensive language used during the course of a protected activity. The NLRB enforces...
by The Coppola Firm | Jul 21, 2020 | Personal Injury
It’s been a beautiful summer for biking here in Western New York. With the recent pandemic-related shut-downs we’ve seen more bikes on the road than usual. This inspired our team to put together a list of 4 important safety tips to avoid a bicycle-related injuries. 1....
by The Coppola Firm | Jul 16, 2020 | Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship
Can an employee receive workers’ compensation benefits if she contracts COVID-19? Maybe. The answer to this question depends on the circumstances and is decided on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what New York employers need to know: Can an employee who tests positive...
