Many Americans had great hope for a different outcome of the most recent Presidential election. We hoped the country was ready to elect a Black woman and move us one step farther from our racist and …
The Truth About Exit Interviews with Independent Contractors
DISCLAIMER: This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions about the classification of your workers, please consult with an …
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How to Respond to a NYS WCB Penalty Notice: A Guide for Employers
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of the defenses to workers’ compensation penalties for failure to secure mandatory insurance. It is not legal advice. If you require information or …
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How to Honor Juneteenth Despite DEI Bans
Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …
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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think
Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …
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Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter
Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …
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How to Give an Effective and Complete Apology
When I wrote the first version of this post several years ago, we had just heard so-called apologies from Ryan Lochte, Donald Trump, Le'Veon Bell, Brock Turner, newspapers, and several quick-thumbed …
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How to Maintain Your Commitment to DEI
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of DEI in light of recent bans. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If you have concerns about your DEI initiatives, please …
Five Things You Need to Know About Worker Misclassification
DISCLAIMER: This post contains a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and we am not your attorneys. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …
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Law, Ethics, and Compassion in the Funeral Profession
Like law, the funeral profession serves people in their most vulnerable moments. Loved ones of those who have died rely on the integrity and professionalism of those guiding them through grief …
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