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How to Cultivate Employment Partnerships

Nance Schick · Mar 24, 2025 ·

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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 It's time we ditch the outdated model that conjures up a one-sided transaction where the employer has all the control.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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Master Your Employment Partnerships from Job Post to Termination

Nance Schick · Jan 27, 2025 ·

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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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Case Study: Employees Collaborate to Get Overtime Pay Under FLSA

Nance Schick · Jan 13, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of FLSA for New York employers and employees, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your …

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Which Employee Policies are Required in New York State?

Nance Schick · Dec 2, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of required employee policies for New York employers, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to …

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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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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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