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Conflict Resolution and Intervention

Building a Legal System That Works for the People

Nance Schick · Sep 14, 2026 ·

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I recently received an email announcement of a high-profile legal initiative exploring the future of legal services. The organization's first big event is sponsored by Big Law, and admission is by …

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Rethinking How We Resolve Workplace Conflict Amidst the Business Sandwich Crisis

Nance Schick · Jul 27, 2026 ·

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Leaders today are squeezed in what I call the "business sandwich crisis." If you advise employers or hold management duties in a law firm, you know what I'm talking about. Workplace disputes have …

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Conducting Fair and Impartial Workplace Investigations

Nance Schick · May 4, 2026 ·

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When a conflict requires a formal investigation, it can feel like a heavy administrative burden. If you are part of the "business sandwich generation," you are often the bridge between rigid …

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Case Study: Why Brook Stopped Winning

Nance Schick · Apr 13, 2026 ·

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Brook had done everything right. He was highly educated, successful, and respected—until his business partnership dissolved. For many in the "business sandwich generation," a loss like this isn't just …

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Should New York Employers Protest Unemployment Claims for Attendance Issues?

Nance Schick · Mar 23, 2026 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about unemployment insurance protests in NYC. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …

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Nance L. Schick Warns American Express About Common Missteps in Temporary Staffing

admin · Nov 24, 2025 ·

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When I lost my Director of Marketing position in my 20s, I accepted a temporary assignment through a staffing agency at a major healthcare company. At the time, I had limited work experience and no …

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Renters and Homeowners Insurance Is Not Enough for Most Domestic Employers

Nance Schick · Nov 17, 2025 ·

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Many overwhelmed professionals hire full-time nannies, housekeepers, or elder companions, not realizing they are now domestic employers. They have roughly the same responsibilities as any other …

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How to Identify a True Independent Contractor

Nance Schick · Nov 10, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when working with independent contractors. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice …

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How to HAQ Political Conflicts

Nance Schick · Oct 13, 2025 ·

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You might have seen that I went to Capitol Hill, was on the Tradeoffs podcast, and spoke to the Washington Post about my challenges with the Affordable Care Act. Without the Extended Premium Tax …

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How to Determine Where to Report Workplace Discrimination

Nance Schick · Aug 4, 2025 ·

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Once you've determined that the conduct you experienced might have been unlawful discrimination, as defined by the laws administered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), New York …

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