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Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees

Nance Schick · Jul 24, 2024 ·

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When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …

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Employment Law Compliance: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership

Nance Schick · Jul 16, 2024 ·

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To protect workers in New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces several laws, including: Mandatory posting requirements (e.g., Know Your Rights at …

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Navigating FLSA Classifications: Insights for Employers in NYC & NYS

Nance Schick · Jul 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This blog post provides a general overview of FLSA classifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …

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Viewing Racial Prejudice through the Lens of Conflict Resolution: A Revised Perspective

Nance Schick · Jul 5, 2024 ·

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It has been more than 12 years since the tragic encounter between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, one that was based in racial prejudice and bias. The feelings of grief over the loss of this …

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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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Understanding Contract Enforceability: The Role of Documentation

Nance Schick · Jun 23, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about contract enforceability and documentation. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you …

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Are Black Women Losing Ground in DEI?

Nance Schick · Jun 18, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific …

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What You Need to Know About NYC’s Body Size Discrimination Law

Nance Schick · Jun 6, 2024 ·

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On November 22, 2023, New York City (NYC) amended the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to provide employee protections against height and weight biases that unfairly limit job opportunities. …

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