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How to Give Employee Feedback: The EASMS Formula

Nance Schick · Jul 1, 2024 ·

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The ability to give constructive feedback to employees might be the most important skill a manager can have. Whether you're a licensed professional running your own practice or a unit supervisor in a …

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Effective September 4th: Preparing for the FTC Ban

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about the pending FTC Ban on non-competition clauses. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …

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Employees Aren’t Interested in Business Growth for Growth’s Sake

Nance Schick · Jun 26, 2024 ·

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Most entrepreneurs struggle to define business growth consistent with their values. Many don't consider that traditional metrics of success might be inconsistent with what matters most to them--and …

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An Overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for New York Employers

Nance Schick · Jun 12, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about pregnancy discrimination. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific legal advice, …

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Should You Do Free Work for a Job Interview?

Nance Schick · May 21, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains a general overview of unpaid work. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an appointment to discuss …

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Do You Need an Employee Contract or Independent Contractor Agreement?

Nance Schick · May 19, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about worker classifications. It does not contain legal advice. Before you begin using an independent contractor agreement, we recommend you consult …

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How to Classify Independent Workers Correctly and Avoid Legal Trouble

Nance Schick · May 16, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …

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I Live My Mother’s Dream

Nance Schick · May 12, 2024 ·

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My mother died in February 2018. We were very close, and I am told that I have many of her best qualities. Admittedly, I have some of her less desirable characteristics, too. That's not too …

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More on Non-Competition Clauses: The NLRB Had Already Banned Many of Them

Nance Schick · May 3, 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 Set Clear Employee Objectives and Comply with Relevant Laws

Nance Schick · May 2, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post contains general information about a course we teach on employment law. It is not legal advice and could be considered attorney advertising. If you are uncertain about your legal …

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