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Case Study: Chase Was Overpaying for Workers Compensation Insurance

Nance Schick · May 7, 2024 ·

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Are you a New York State employer grappling with the complexities of workers compensation premiums? At Third Ear Conflict Resolution, we frequently encounter disputes surrounding worker …

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What the FTC Got Wrong In Its Recent Ban of Non-Competition Clauses

Nance Schick · Apr 29, 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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Case Study: Brooklyn Finds Freedom in His Family

Nance Schick · Mar 29, 2024 ·

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For Brooklyn Easter eggs meant walking on eggshells with certain family members. The holiday represented everything but freedom and hope. Amidst the festive cheer of the holiday season, he found …

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How to Do Your Due Diligence: Tips for Hiring an Attorney

Nance Schick · Mar 23, 2024 ·

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I've frequently inherited clients who didn't do their due diligence when hiring an attorney to help them resolve workplace disputes. Here are some tips I gave a to US News & World Report's …

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How to Do Your Due Diligence Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Nance Schick · Mar 18, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of legal issues that might arise for businesses using the services of virtual assistants. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you …

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The Top Three Justifications Employers Give for Not Paying Interns

Nance Schick · Mar 4, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information regarding worker misclassification and employment laws. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …

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Resources for New York Small Business Owners

Nance Schick · Feb 27, 2024 ·

Like many small business owners, my journey has been a lot different from the one I imagined. I planned to spend six years in New York City after law school, building my skills and resume. Then, I …

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How Our Google Reviews Help Small Businesses We Love

Nance Schick · Feb 26, 2024 ·

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Google reviews are one of the most powerful ways to boost the online presence, reputation, and credibility of small businesses. They help small businesses: Attract more customers Increase …

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Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter

Nance Schick · Feb 8, 2024 ·

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Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …

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Addressing the Ongoing Struggles of True Small Businesses Post-Pandemic

Nance Schick · Feb 4, 2024 ·

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Many of the small businesses who survived the COVID-19 pandemic are still struggling to get back to their prior levels of success. We are frequently referred to as the backbone of the United States …

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