by Gordon Marzano | May 30, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
Conducting effective job interviews is crucial for selecting the right candidate. Employers must ask insightful questions that evaluate skills, culture fit, and potential. However, it’s equally important to know what questions are inappropriate or illegal. Here are...
by Gordon Marzano | May 24, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Employment Law
For many businesses in New Jersey, managing an employee requiring time off for medical reasons, whether due to pregnancy, emergency medical care, or elective surgery, can seem daunting. While businesses with fewer than 50 employees are not obligated to comply with...
by Gordon Marzano | May 12, 2025 | Employment Law, Performance Management
As organizations strive to maintain productivity, safety, and employee well-being, it is crucial to understand the complexities surrounding substance impairment, identify the signs, and explore potential responses. However, employers must carefully navigate the...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 25, 2025 | Employment Law
Whether a small business or a large enterprise, conducting comprehensive background checks on potential hires is no longer optional—it has become a crucial and strategic step in protecting your organization, employees, assets, and overall reputation. The Increasing...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 19, 2025 | Employing Minors, Employment Law
Hiring minors in New Jersey requires compliance with federal and state laws to ensure their proper and legal employment, particularly during the summer season. Here’s what a business needs to know to legally hire workers under 18 years of age in New Jersey:...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 2, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Performance Management
Workplace culture is more than just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a company’s success. A healthy organizational culture fosters employee engagement, boosts productivity, and enhances overall business performance. On the flip side, a toxic culture can...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 25, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Performance Management
Documenting employee work performance is a critical component of effective performance management systems. New and modern approaches in managing this process can increase employee engagement and a company’s bottom line. Why is Work Performance Documentation...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 3, 2025 | Employment Law
When dealing with a disabled employee, businesses balancing limited resources and competing priorities must ensure they meet legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), and the New Jersey...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 24, 2025 | Employment Law
The Form I-9 is a document designed to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for work in the United States. While the form may seem straightforward, significant implications arise from errors, neglect, or noncompliance. In this article,...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 11, 2025 | Employment Law
When ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents, law enforcement, or other types of government representatives arrive at your business, particularly during an immigration raid or an I-9 audit, it is crucial to know how to respond in a calm, professional, and...
