by The Coppola Firm | Jan 26, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
Labor Law § 740, commonly referred to as New York’s Whistleblower Law, historically has provided protection to employees who report their employer’s unsafe practices. Generally, employers are prohibited from taking retaliatory action, such as termination,...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 10, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship
It’s the question on everyone’s mind, it seems. And the answer is: It depends (how’s that for a lawyerly answer?). In general, the period to isolate and quarantine has been reduced from 10 days to 5 days, but there are some important exceptions. For...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 5, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized
If you’re an employer subject to the New York HERO Act (and if you’re a private employer in New York State, you probably are), you should start preparing to comply with the Department of Labor’s newly-released proposed Workplace Safety Committee...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 3, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
In November, Governor Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York’s Civil Rights Law § 59 requiring all employers of whatever size (except the State or its political subdivisions) to give prior written notice if they intend to monitor an employee’s electronic...
by The Coppola Firm | Jan 1, 2022 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment
Governor Hochul announced today, January 1, 2022, that she is extending her executive order until February 1, 2022 that requires customers and visitors to wear a mask or be vaccinated to enter indoor public places. To determine how this mandate – and other...
by The Coppola Firm | Dec 27, 2021 | Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that will expand employees’ rights under New York’s Paid Family Leave program. Here’s what you need to know: Currently, New York’s Paid Family Leave program provides workers with up to 12 weeks of paid time off at 67%...
