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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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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 …
[Read more...] about Distinguishing Employment Agreements from Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals
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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
[Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve
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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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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