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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of organizational and employer documents. It does not contain legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …
[Read more...] about Distinguishing Employment Agreements from Policies, Handbooks, and Manuals
New York State employers with small workforces often ask us whether they need to have an employee handbook. Technically, there is no legal requirement for a formal bound handbook. However, there are …
[Read more...] about Do New York State Employers Need Employee Handbooks?
Over the past few days, I have seen several esteemed colleagues announce their 2024 Super Lawyers ratings. I almost forgot that I was rated a top lawyer in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the …
In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …
[Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a concrete plant. Not only was the manufacturing process fascinating, it deepened my respect for the business and the industry in which it operates. …
[Read more...] about Effective Employee Management: Lessons from a Concrete Manufacturer
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 …
[Read more...] about Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees
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 …
[Read more...] about Employment Law Compliance: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
In the pursuit of work-life balance, we often find ourselves managing a multitude of responsibilities, commitments, and goals. Many of us wrestle with significant societal issues such as violent crime …
[Read more...] about Collaborator Spotlight: Meet Tevis Trower of Balance Integration
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 …
[Read more...] about Effective September 4th: Preparing for the FTC Ban
In full disclosure, I was asked to review the SYSTEMology book because David Jenyns is acquainted with Allan Dib. I wrote a review of Allan's book, The 1-Page Marketing Plan. This is one of the most …
