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Workplace Conflict

Self-Audit Your Worker Classifications Before the State Does It for You

Nance Schick · May 18, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about workers compensation penalties. It does not contain legal advice. After you self-audit your worker classifications, we recommend you consult an …

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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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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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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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Start Planning Now for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events in 2025

Nance Schick · Apr 30, 2024 ·

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As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) draws to a close, now is the time to start planning for next year's events. Every April, individuals and organizations across the United States come together …

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Making the FTC Ban on Non-Competition Clauses Work for Employers

Nance Schick · Apr 25, 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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Ensuring Fair Treatment in Job Transfers: What the Muldrow Case Means for Employers

Nance Schick · Apr 24, 2024 ·

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A recent Supreme Court decision has made it clear that DEI is not dead, and employers must still assess job transfers for fairness. See Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al, 601 US ___ …

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