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Nance L. Schick Warns American Express About Common Missteps in Temporary Staffing

Nance Schick · May 11, 2022 ·

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(Updated from 09/14/2017) After Nance lost her Director of Marketing position, she worked for a major healthcare company through a temporary staffing agency. She was in her 20s and had limited work …

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Four Things You Need to Know About Worker Misclassification

Nance Schick · May 2, 2022 ·

(Updated from 12/20/2021) Each time I read an article that encourages readers to use independent contractors instead of employees to build their new businesses, I cringe. It's not that independent …

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Francisco Needed to Resolve Penalties and Get in Compliance

Nance Schick · Apr 18, 2022 ·

Like many of the freelancers who contact me, Francisco was referred by his accountant. He had been served with a penalty notice from the New York State Workers Compensation Board because he did not …

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What to Expect During the Penalty Resolution Process

Nance Schick · Apr 4, 2022 ·

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Regardless of how many days have passed since you received a penalty notice from the New York State Workers Compensation Board, our goal is to respond quickly, even if it’s simply to acknowledge the …

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I Didn’t Want to Sue – Here’s Why I Did [VIDEO]

Nance Schick · Mar 28, 2022 ·

(Originally posted 11/16/2020) In this video, Nance shares her experience as a plaintiff in an employment action and gives employers three tips for avoiding similar fates: Focus on …

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How to Say Goodbye to an Ineffective Employee

Nance Schick · Mar 2, 2022 ·

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A few months ago, I was asked by a journalist how to fire an incompetent employee. I won't name the journalist because I know what one unfavorable comment can do to a career. I also try not to shame …

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Should You Do Free Work for a Job Interview?

Nance Schick · Dec 13, 2021 ·

The short answer to your question is no--at least in New York State, where I am licensed to practice law. An interview is a discussion to see if an employer and employee are right for each other. …

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Written Employee Policies Are Insufficient

Nance Schick · Sep 20, 2021 ·

If I were to call you today and ask about your sick pay, sexual harassment, or other employee policy, would you know what to tell me? Or would you trust yourself to do what's right in the …

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Are Your Employee Policies Updated for Paid Family Leave?

Nance Schick · Jan 7, 2019 ·

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Last year, New York State's ("NYS") Paid Family Leave ("PFL") laws took effect, offering employees to apply for insurance benefits to cover time off to: Bond with a child (e.g., newborn, …

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