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HR Alert: New Law Expanding Employee Protection from Retaliation Takes Effect Today

HR Alert: New Law Expanding Employee Protection from Retaliation Takes Effect Today

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,...
HR Alert: How long do my employees need to isolate and quarantine now?

HR Alert: How long do my employees need to isolate and quarantine now?

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...
HR Alert: HERO Act Workplace Safety Committee Proposed Regulations

HR Alert: HERO Act Workplace Safety Committee Proposed Regulations

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...
HR Alert: Required Workplace Monitoring Policy

HR Alert: Required Workplace Monitoring Policy

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...
Mask Mandate Extended in New York State

Mask Mandate Extended in New York State

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...
HR Alert: New York’s Paid Family Leave Program is Expanding

HR Alert: New York’s Paid Family Leave Program is Expanding

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%...
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