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You Probably Can’t Fake It Until You Make It

Nance Schick · Oct 27, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when you overstate your qualifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied …

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How Ames v. Ohio Changes Discrimination Claims

Nance Schick · Sep 8, 2025 ·

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In June, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) delivered a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, remanding a case alleging sex discrimination for further development of …

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Understanding the NYS Model Sexual Harassment Policy: FAQs for Employers

Nance Schick · Aug 18, 2025 ·

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In this series of posts, we are breaking down the elements of New York State (NYS)'s Model Sexual Harassment Policy. For some of you, the mandatory training, policy, and postings might seem like more …

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An Essential Self-Check Before Initiating a Workplace Investigation

Nance Schick · Aug 11, 2025 ·

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When it comes to workplace investigations, ensuring fairness and impartiality is crucial. Conducting an unbiased investigation can prevent potential legal action and help maintain a harmonious work …

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Ten Tips for Working Well with Third Ear Conflict Resolution

Nance Schick · Jul 7, 2025 ·

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Because we have spent a lot of time in court over the years and handle legal actions daily, we sometimes forget that a sizable portion of the population rarely or never deals with lawyers. You might …

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The Truth About Exit Interviews with Independent Contractors

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions about the classification of your workers, please consult with an …

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How to Honor Juneteenth Despite DEI Bans

Nance Schick · Jun 16, 2025 ·

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Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …

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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think

Nance Schick · Jun 9, 2025 ·

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Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …

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How to Give an Effective and Complete Apology

Nance Schick · May 26, 2025 ·

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When I wrote the first version of this post several years ago, we had just heard so-called apologies from Ryan Lochte, Donald Trump, Le'Veon Bell, Brock Turner, newspapers, and several quick-thumbed …

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How to Maintain Your Commitment to DEI

Nance Schick · May 19, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of DEI in light of recent bans. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If you have concerns about your DEI initiatives, please …

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