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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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How New York Employers Can Correct Workers Compensation Coverage Errors

Nance Schick · May 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the defenses to WC penalties for failure to secure WC, DB, and PFL insurance. It is not legal advice. Past success is never a guarantee of a future …

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Case Study: Chase Was Overpaying for Workers Compensation Insurance

Nance Schick · May 7, 2024 ·

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Are you a New York State employer grappling with the complexities of workers compensation premiums? At Third Ear Conflict Resolution, we frequently encounter disputes surrounding worker …

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More on Non-Competition Clauses: The NLRB Had Already Banned Many of Them

Nance Schick · May 3, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about the FTC ban and non-competition agreements. It is not legal advice. If you are using non-compete agreements in your business, we strongly …

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How to Set Clear Employee Objectives and Comply with Relevant Laws

Nance Schick · May 2, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about a course we teach on employment law. It is not legal advice and could be considered attorney advertising. If you are uncertain about your legal …

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Start Planning Now for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events in 2025

Nance Schick · Apr 30, 2024 ·

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As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) draws to a close, now is the time to start planning for next year's events. Every April, individuals and organizations across the United States come together …

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What the FTC Got Wrong In Its Recent Ban of Non-Competition Clauses

Nance Schick · Apr 29, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about the FTC ban and non-competition agreements. It is not legal advice. If you are using non-compete agreements in your business, we strongly …

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