In the last several years, there seems to have been a shift in attitudes towards teachers. In the past, if a student got in trouble at school, parents may have normally asked their child why they were misbehaving. If the student was struggling in a...
Thought Leadership Posts
How Can Teachers Effectively Manage Helicopter Parents?
In the last several years, there seems to have been a shift in attitudes towards teachers. In the past, if a student got in trouble at school, parents may have normally asked their child why they were misbehaving. If the student was struggling in a...
Professionalism in the Virtual Workplace
Even as more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19 and restrictions start to slowly loosen, many organizations plan to remain either entirely or...
Personal Lessons From COVID-19
It has been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic has come upon us. Let’s pause and think about the universal and human behavioral lessons we...
A New Chapter
As 2021 begins, the Firm has been re-named, Halpern & Scrom Law PLLC. My Partner, Paul, who has nearly ten years of legal experience, eight with...
Managing Remotely
Roughly one-third of American adults have spent time working from home as a result of the pandemic. While it has been a challenge for many of us to...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Videoconferencing
With coronavirus outbreak continuing indefinitely, many organizations have transformed from the traditional use of office spaces to telecommuting...
Working from Home: Tips for the New Normal
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, working from home is the new normal for many American workers. In New York, Governor...
Coronavirus Workplace Awareness
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
Millennial Managers: How to Grow Into Your Role
Millennials currently make up the largest generational segment of the U.S. workforce. With millennials becoming more and more prevalent in the...
Partnership Announcement from Jules Halpern
As we begin 2018, the 15th year of our law firm’s history, we are pleased to announce an exciting change in our firm’s leadership....
Real Estate Closing Tips
Typically, buyers seeking to purchase a home want to move in as quickly as possible. According to Ellie Mae, a software company that processes...
Department of Labor Audit: Be Prepared
When an employer does not fully comply with wage and hour laws, it may result in back pay fines and penalties, which can add up and be costly for...
Harvey Weinstein – A Time for Action
The repercussions of Harvey Weinstein’s behavior have led to a watershed moment in the world of harassment and discrimination. With individuals...
Workplace Designs and Privacy Concerns
Over the years, workspace layouts have evolved. First there were individual private offices, then cubicles. Eventually, offices turned into open...