(This post originally appeared on Mother's Day 2018. I re-post it annually to honor my late mother and to remind those of you missing your moms that you are not alone. We are strong, and we are still …
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I Will Not Be Silent
I live my life out loud, not because I want to hurt anyone, but because I want to stop hurting. I live my life out loud because the secrets have cost us too much. I live my life out …
How Can We Combat Gender Discrimination in the Workplace?
Because I am an employment attorney and mediator with experience as a human resources and employee relations supervisor, employers often ask me about combatting sex discrimination and sexual …
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Can a New York Employer Fire an Employee for Premarital Sex?
This is a topic that's on the minds of a lot of employers because of the Dave Ramsey situation in Tennessee. This is not the first time that Dave Ramsey has been one of my videos. If you're …
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Let’s Talk About Gender Pronouns in the Workplace [VIDEO]
Let's talk about gender pronouns. Employers are confused and worried about using the wrong gender pronouns. They ask me questions like: Is every slip-up actionable? How much is it going to …
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What Did Last Year’s Bostock Case Mean for LGBTQ Employees?
The quick answer is that not much is different. This is a response to my last video in which I talked about managing LGBTQ employees. The reason the Bostock case didn't change much in New York …
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Can Employers Have Religious Objections to Hiring LGBTQ Workers? [VIDEO]
When I am teaching continuing education courses, this is a question I get a lot. It comes in light of the Bostock v. Clayton County case that was decided by the US Supreme Court last year and …
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Never Underestimate the Strength of Women
As we kick off Women's History Month, I'm reminded of a book project I was invited to participate in about "dynamic women who pioneered and paved their own road to success". I submitted what I now see …
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Seven Choices to Make When You’re the Target of Sexual Harassment
When I entered the workforce, I thought sexual harassment was just part of what I had to endure. And I did. Co-workers amused themselves in the kitchen of the fast-food restaurants by talking about …
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Should You Date Someone You Work With? [VIDEO]
In this video, Nance gives some #practicaltips about dating in the workplace. Three things to consider: Assume that when you are at work or in someone else's workplace, the intent is to work …
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