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How You Might Accidentally Hire an Undocumented Employee
Many of us consider ourselves law-abiding citizens. We pay our income taxes, comply with numerous regulations, purchase mandatory insurance policies, and refrain from stealing, killing, and cheating. …
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Nine Reasons Not to Hire Undocumented Workers
I understand, even what I don't condone. I get it. You are in a sanctuary city, where your Mayor appreciates the risks you take to help people who have broken the law. Like mine, your ancestors might …
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Frequently-Asked Questions about NYS Workers’ Compensation
I have workers' compensation ("WC") insurance, and one of my employees got hurt. Do I need to report it? Probably. With the exception of injuries such as paper cuts and minor bumps and bruises, all …
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Who Are You Forgetting?
If you're like me (and most people), the last time you were deeply aware of all of the things it takes to make your life work was when something broke. Your car wouldn't start. The coffee maker poured …
What to Expect in a Workers Compensation Trial
DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of a workers compensation trial. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please contact an …
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Even with Clients
Horst has been working as a consultant for a large international corporation for more than a decade. Over the years, he has conducted audits, helped the transition of work to new vendors, managed …
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Three Hiring Expectations That Probably Won’t Be Fulfilled
My colleagues and I often discuss our challenges in finding the "model" employees for our businesses. Whether it's a client who has a disgruntled worker who frequently files claims to extend her …
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What are You Willing to Put 10,000 Hours into Mastering?
One of the best ways to test the effectiveness of an exercise is to do it yourself. Hippocrates practiced medicine on himself. Great personal trainers actually do the workouts they ask their clients …
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Are You Stuck with All of the Terms in that “Standard Agreement”?
If you've been following Bonne D. Graham on SAP Radio's Coffee Break with Game Changers, you know I've been part of a roundtable discussion with my esteemed colleagues, Nina Kaufman and Renee L. Duff. …
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