Nance L. Schick | Attorney | Mediator | Coach | Trainer
Stay out of court. Build your conflict resolution skills.
Because of my 18+ years litigating workers' compensation claims in New York, I still get referrals from other attorneys who represent employers. It can often be quite difficult delivering bad news …
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I cringe every time that I read an article in an entrepreneur magazine that encourages readers to use independent contractors, instead of hiring employees, to build their new businesses. It's not …
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Especially during the first two weeks of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I had a difficult time accessing that focused and motivated professional I prefer to be. First, I was in shock by the …
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When a conflict is at risk of or already in a court action, one-to-one coaching might not be enough to resolve it. You need to include the other people who are involved and affected. I have seen the …
Should I appeal the Workers' Compensation Penalty issued against my business? Probably. The goals of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board's Compliance Unit are to ensure: a) injured …
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"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak." --Epictetus (Greek philosopher) Have you ever found yourself frustrated during a conversation by the other person’s …
Do you charge for a consultation? Yes. Any time we are discussing the specific facts and circumstances of your New York conflict in an effort to guide you to resolution, there is a charge. You’re not …
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The New York State ("NYS") Workers Compensation Board ("WCB") is the administrative state agency charged with ensuring employees injured at work receive the treatment and wage replacement benefits …
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Worker Misclassification occurs when a person or entity classifies a worker as a non-employee. Whether an intentional act to avoid the costs of disability Paid Family Leave, workers compensation, and …
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Independent Contractors are exactly what their titles suggest. They are independent workers who are not employees of the people or entities they serve, and they provide their services under a contract …
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