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Five Things You Need to Know About Worker Misclassification

Nance Schick · May 14, 2024 ·

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

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Freelancer Misclassification: The Risks and How to Protect Yourself

Nance Schick · May 13, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when freelancing or hiring freelancers. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require …

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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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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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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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Why We Address Personal Conflicts on Our Blog

Nance Schick · Mar 30, 2024 ·

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At Third Ear Conflict Resolution, our focus is on empowering small business owners and licensed professionals to navigate workplace challenges with clarity and confidence. While our primary focus is …

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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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