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How to Identify a True Independent Contractor

Nance Schick · May 20, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when working with independent contractors. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice …

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Do You Need an Employee Contract or Independent Contractor Agreement?

Nance Schick · May 19, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about worker classifications. It does not contain legal advice. Before you begin using an independent contractor agreement, we recommend you consult …

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Self-Audit Your Worker Classifications Before the State Does It for You

Nance Schick · May 18, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about workers compensation penalties. It does not contain legal advice. After you self-audit your worker classifications, we recommend you consult an …

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What Are the Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Funeral Directors?

Nance Schick · May 17, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of your legal rights and responsibilities as a funeral director, as well as a business owner and employer. It is not legal advice, and I am not your …

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How to Classify Independent Workers Correctly and Avoid Legal Trouble

Nance Schick · May 16, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …

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What You Can Learn from a Standard Contract

Nance Schick · May 15, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of contract law. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …

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Freelancer Misclassification: The Risks and How to Protect Yourself

Nance Schick · May 13, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when freelancing or hiring freelancers. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require …

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I Live My Mother’s Dream

Nance Schick · May 12, 2024 ·

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My mother died in February 2018. We were very close, and I am told that I have many of her best qualities. Admittedly, I have some of her less desirable characteristics, too. That's not too …

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Why I Don’t Like the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Nance Schick · May 10, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA). It does not contain legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Penalty Negotiations

Nance Schick · May 9, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workers compensation (WC) penalty negotiations in New York. It is not legal advice or a guarantee of any particular outcome. If you require …

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