A client reminded me this week that the United Nations was concerned about increasing acts of racism in the United States and Europe back in 2017. I was the Main Representative to the UN for a …
Workplace Dispute Resolution
Best Practices for Employers After an Employee is Injured
One of the most common complaints injured workers have about their experiences after a work-related accident is that the employers forget about them. Employees who feel valued are more likely to …
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Five Issues the NYS WCB Doesn’t Care About in the Claim Against You
Because of my 18+ years litigating workers' compensation claims in New York, I still get referrals from other attorneys who represent employers. It can often be quite difficult delivering bad news …
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Keeping Your Employees Safe from COVID-19
The three core questions employers have been asking at this stage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Are we likely to have claims? Do we have any defenses to claims? What can we do to …
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Conflict Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Republished from the October 2006 issue of my newsletter: Happy Halloween! We may no longer be afraid of the ghosts and goblins that scared us as children, but what about the ghosts of our pasts …
Even the Smallest Businesses Benefit from Boards of Advisors
When I moved into the WeWork space I am renting through the end of March, I couldn't wait to start hosting events to bring my communities together. I spent September through December hosting …
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You Have to Create the Partnership You Want
Not everyone understands or appreciates mutuality in relationships. The experiences of some people have caused them to believe they have to take from you before you take from them. Others are trying …
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The Three Best Ways to Stay Out of Court
My goal is to keep you out of court and build your conflict resolution skills, in part because court is a miserable place. Highly-educated, competitive people will often make your case about …
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Are Your Employee Policies Updated for Paid Family Leave?
Last year, New York State's ("NYS") Paid Family Leave ("PFL") laws took effect, offering employees to apply for insurance benefits to cover time off to: Bond with a child (e.g., newborn, …
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Nance L. Schick Talks to A Place for Mom About Caregivers Suing
Nance L Schick talked to A Place for Mom about why caregivers might sue your family, and how you can protect yourself. "Many families that are employing a hired caregiver feel that the main …
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