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Do New York State Employers Need Employee Handbooks?

Nance Schick · Nov 18, 2024 ·

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New York State employers with small workforces often ask us whether they need to have an employee handbook. Technically, there is no legal requirement for a formal bound handbook. However, there are …

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A Message of Hope

Nance Schick · Nov 11, 2024 ·

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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 …

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Why Does a Super Lawyer Rating Matter?

admin · Nov 5, 2024 ·

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Over the past few days, I have seen several esteemed colleagues announce their 2024 Super Lawyers ratings. I almost forgot that I was rated a top lawyer in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the …

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How to Use Restrictive Covenants to Enhance the Employment Partnership

Nance Schick · Oct 28, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of restrictive covenants. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an …

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Why Equity is Such a Difficult Concept

Nance Schick · Oct 21, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workplace. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Employment Mediation

Nance Schick · Oct 14, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment mediation. It is not legal advice, and there is certainly no guarantee that choosing mediation will generate a specific result. Past …

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The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve

Nance Schick · Sep 30, 2024 ·

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In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …

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Leading Through Traumatic Experiences with Empathy and Resilience

Nance Schick · Sep 23, 2024 ·

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Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …

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How Collaboration Empowers Workplace Success

Nance Schick · Sep 16, 2024 ·

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In business, success is often seen as a result of outpacing others. We compete to show our importance, if not our dominance. Yet few of us licensed professionals invested our time, money, and energy …

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Everyone Has a 9/11 Story; This Is Mine

Nance Schick · Sep 11, 2024 ·

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Twenty-three years later, it still hurts to remember 9/11, but my sadness is minor compared to the families who lost loved ones, two of which I have served as an attorney. I will never forget. Having …

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