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Workplace Dispute Resolution

Distinguishing Employment Agreements from Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals

Nance Schick · Nov 25, 2024 ·

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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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Do New York State Employers Need Employee Handbooks?

Nance Schick · Nov 18, 2024 ·

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New York State employers with small workforces often ask us whether they need to have an employee handbook. Technically, there is no legal requirement for a formal bound handbook. However, there are …

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Why Does a Super Lawyer Rating Matter?

admin · Nov 5, 2024 ·

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Over the past few days, I have seen several esteemed colleagues announce their 2024 Super Lawyers ratings. I almost forgot that I was rated a top lawyer in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the …

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How to Use Restrictive Covenants to Enhance the Employment Partnership

Nance Schick · Oct 28, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of restrictive covenants. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an …

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Why Equity is Such a Difficult Concept

Nance Schick · Oct 21, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workplace. It is not legal advice. If you require legal counsel, please make an appointment to discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Employment Mediation

Nance Schick · Oct 14, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment mediation. It is not legal advice, and there is certainly no guarantee that choosing mediation will generate a specific result. Past …

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The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve

Nance Schick · Sep 30, 2024 ·

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In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …

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Leading Through Traumatic Experiences with Empathy and Resilience

Nance Schick · Sep 23, 2024 ·

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Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …

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How to Balance Conflicting Interests in Workplace Injuries

Nance Schick · Aug 8, 2024 ·

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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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Effective Employee Management: Lessons from a Concrete Manufacturer

Nance Schick · Jul 29, 2024 ·

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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a concrete plant. Not only was the manufacturing process fascinating, it deepened my respect for the business and the industry in which it operates. …

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