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Master Your Employment Partnerships from Job Post to Termination

Nance Schick · Jan 27, 2025 ·

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Since launching the law firm now known as Third Ear Conflict Resolution in 2003, I've encountered and counseled clients on a myriad of  challenges. One of the biggest for all of us has been the …

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Letting Yourself Be Uncomfortable About Race

Nance Schick · Jan 20, 2025 ·

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Not surprisingly, we don't like to talk about race. It's an uncomfortable topic fraught with tension that many people prefer to avoid. Yet, it's precisely because of this avoidance that our ability to …

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Case Study: Employees Collaborate to Get Overtime Pay Under FLSA

Nance Schick · Jan 13, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of FLSA for New York employers and employees, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Our Free Assessment Calls

Nance Schick · Jan 9, 2025 ·

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We offer free 15-minute assessment calls to help you determine whether you can keep your workplace conflict out of court and if one of our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services will get you …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Our Legal Consultations

Nance Schick · Jan 6, 2025 ·

It can be frightening to realize you might need a legal consultation. Let us put you at ease with these answers to some frequently-asked questions. Do you charge for a legal consultation? Yes. We …

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There Is No Self-Made Success

Nance Schick · Dec 30, 2024 ·

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As 2024 comes to an end, can we also stop spreading the myth of the self-made success? Name me one person who did not require the contribution of another to reach the levels of success currently …

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Which Employee Policies are Required in New York State?

Nance Schick · Dec 2, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of required employee policies for New York employers, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to …

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Distinguishing Employment Agreements from Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals

Nance Schick · Nov 25, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of organizational and employer documents. It does not contain legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …

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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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Why Does a Super Lawyer Rating Matter?

admin · Nov 5, 2024 ·

Is that Super Lawyer Nance L. Schick on the mountain?

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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