by Lisa Coppola | Nov 6, 2019 | Business, Compliance, Employment
Gearing up for the holidays? Before you set out to hire holiday help, take the time to ensure your hiring practices are up to date. Here are a few best practices to consider: 1. Don’t ask about prior convictions on your job application. Many municipalities in New York...
by Lisa Coppola | Oct 30, 2019 | Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship
Don’t let this Halloween turn into a nightmare for your organization. Halloween costumes can be a fun way to celebrate the holiday during the work day, but allowing employees to wear costumes to work can also create a wide variety of risks for employers. Are you...
by Lisa Coppola | Oct 21, 2019 | Business, Compliance, Employment
New York law now requires employers to provide employees with paid time off to vote. Employers are obligated to provide employees with notice of their rights at least 10 working days before an election. The next election is November 5, 2019. Depending on your...
by Lisa Coppola | Oct 14, 2019 | Business, Compliance, Employment
It is well known that New York employers can be held liable for harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Liability for owners, officers, and supervisors, however, is less frequently discussed. In this post we discuss the potential for personal liability under...
by Lisa Coppola | Oct 11, 2019 | Business, Compliance, Employment
Effective October 8, 2019, New York Labor Law § 194 prohibits employers from paying employees who are a member of a protected class less than employees outside of that protected class to perform the same or substantially similar work. Generally, this means New York...
by Lisa Coppola | Aug 21, 2019 | Business, Compliance, Employment
On September 10th, Erin K. Ewell, Esq. will present a lively and informative review of the most recent legislative changes to employment law in New York. Together with colleague Lisa Poch, Esq., she’ll discuss the expected impact on employers small and large....
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