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How New York Employers Can Correct Workers Compensation Coverage Errors

Nance Schick · May 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the defenses to WC penalties for failure to secure WC, DB, and PFL insurance. It is not legal advice. Past success is never a guarantee of a future …

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Making the FTC Ban on Non-Competition Clauses Work for Employers

Nance Schick · Apr 25, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about the FTC ban and non-competition agreements. It is not legal advice. If you are using non-compete agreements in your business, we strongly …

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How to Listen to Those Who Hurt Us: A Guide to Forgiveness for Managers and Employees

Nance Schick · Apr 10, 2024 ·

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As we continue Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), it might be counterintuitive to discuss forgiveness and empathy. As a survivor of abuse, sexual assault, and multiple crimes, I will admit it has …

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Crafting Inclusive Dress Codes for New York Law Firms

Nance Schick · Mar 26, 2024 ·

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Despite New York's diversity, many businesses still lack inclusive employee policies. Law firms are no different. A profession that was long reserved for people from elite classes, law firm handbooks …

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Choosing Your Small Business Lawyer: The Path to Mutual Benefit

admin · Mar 22, 2024 ·

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Choosing a lawyer for your small business is a pivotal decision that can greatly impact your future success. Ideally, this relationship evolves into a mutually beneficial partnership, providing you …

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How to Do Your Due Diligence Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Nance Schick · Mar 18, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of legal issues that might arise for businesses using the services of virtual assistants. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you …

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How to Combat Gender Discrimination at Work

Nance Schick · Mar 6, 2024 ·

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Employers often ask me about combatting gender discrimination and sexual harassment in their workplaces. Drawing from my experience as an employment attorney and mediator, as well as a plaintiff in a …

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How to Manage Political Discussions at Work

admin · Mar 5, 2024 ·

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With another Presidential election in the United States this year and numerous emotionally-charged issues unresolved, political discussions at work seem to be a daily occurrence. This seems to be a …

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How Men Can Still Mentor Women in the Workplace

admin · Mar 1, 2024 ·

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At the height of the #MeToo movement, our founder, Nance L. Schick, was asked by Yahoo! Finance's Cameron Huddleston how men can be great mentors to women. Years later, we are still navigating complex …

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How to Free Your Emotions at Work without Damaging Your Reputation

Nance Schick · Feb 29, 2024 ·

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In my book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of the Masters, Action Four is to free your emotions. But how do you do that at work without damaging your reputation? There's no …

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