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How to Cultivate Employment Partnerships
Employment is a partnership. It's time we ditch the outdated model that conjures up a one-sided transaction where the employer has all the control. That hasn't been the case in a very long time. Labor …
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How to Honor Lived Experiences Effectively in Your Workplace
Honoring lived experiences is essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, as Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey and I discussed briefly in a recent LinkedIn exchange, it's …
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How to Ruin a Business in 13 Months or Less
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of how missteps can ruin businesses quickly. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns about your business strategy or activities, please make an …
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How to Keep Apartment Building Disputes Out of Court
As a New York employment attorney and global workplace mediator, I’ve seen firsthand how conflicts can escalate and disrupt lives. I have also been a plaintiff in an employment lawsuit, and until …
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Master Your Employment Partnerships from Job Post to Termination
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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Distinguishing Employment Agreements from Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals
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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How to Balance Conflicting Interests in Workplace Injuries
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of a workers compensation claim. It does not contain legal advice, and there is no guarantee that any of the actions detailed will generate a similar or …
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How to Respond to a NYS WCB Penalty Notice: A Guide for Employers
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of the defenses to workers’ compensation penalties for failure to secure mandatory insurance. It is not legal advice. If you require information or …
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How to Classify Independent Workers Correctly and Avoid Legal Trouble
DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …
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