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Why I Don’t Like the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Nance Schick · May 10, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA). It does not contain legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make …

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Frequently-Asked Questions About Penalty Negotiations

Nance Schick · May 9, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of workers compensation (WC) penalty negotiations in New York. It is not legal advice or a guarantee of any particular outcome. If you require …

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How New York Employers Can Correct Workers Compensation Coverage Errors

Nance Schick · May 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the defenses to WC penalties for failure to secure WC, DB, and PFL insurance. It is not legal advice. Past success is never a guarantee of a future …

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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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What to Expect During the Penalty Resolution Process

Nance Schick · Mar 24, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This article is intended only as general information about workers compensation penalty resolution. It is not legal advice. Additionally, some laws and procedures might have changed since …

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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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