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Employee Handbooks and Social Media

Employee Handbooks and Social Media

by Gordon Marzano | Jan 26, 2023 | Employee Handbook, Employee Relations, NLRA

In working with businesses, I find that many feel they have no recourse in dealing with problem employees that do things on their own time, outside of work, in which the company finds to be offensive and counter to their policies and culture. Granted, there are some...
Big Changes in Hiring of NJ Minors

Big Changes in Hiring of NJ Minors

by Gordon Marzano | Jan 9, 2023 | New Jersey Business, New Jersey Employment Law

With businesses still struggling to find help and the summer creeping up, it is important to note some big changes to the laws here in New Jersey as they pertain to minors. Minors 16- and 17-years-old can work up to 50 hours a week — up to 10 hours each day — when...
Consider a Human Resources Audit

Consider a Human Resources Audit

by Gordon Marzano | Dec 27, 2022 | Compliance, Employee Handbook, Workplace Culture

It’s easy to let human resources policies and practices go unchecked, but businesses who do audit their HR activities can make a big difference in mitigating risk and motivating their workforce. In addition to uncovering potential problems that pose a risk to the...
Seasonal Hiring – Ensure Employment Law Compliance

Seasonal Hiring – Ensure Employment Law Compliance

by Gordon Marzano | Nov 17, 2022 | Compliance, Employment Law

With the holiday season upon us, many businesses will be looking to hire workers to meet customer demand. It’s important that businesses understand the risks involved and avoid any issues which may dampen their holiday spirit. Below are some things businesses should...
Independent Contractor Misclassification is an Epidemic

Independent Contractor Misclassification is an Epidemic

by Gordon Marzano | Oct 27, 2022 | Compliance, Independent Contractors

Through numerous conversations I have had with companies, it seems fairly clear to me that the misclassification of employees as independent contractors has reached an epidemic level. If I know it, you can rest assured that federal and state government officials know...
Dear Abby, HR Advice and Performance Management

Dear Abby, HR Advice and Performance Management

by Gordon Marzano | Sep 27, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance Management

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash The below is an excerpt from Dear Abby which I recently read in my local paper. Co-worker’s abuse of sick leave has come to a head  Dear Abby: My co-worker takes advantage of our employer’s generous sick leave policy and calls in sick...
Maternity and What Businesses Need to Know

Maternity and What Businesses Need to Know

by Gordon Marzano | Sep 14, 2022 | Compliance, Employee Handbook

Photo by Ana Tablas on Unsplash According to the United States Department of Labor, women make up nearly 50% of the workforce, and 85% of working women will become mothers during their careers. Maternity has two components, pregnancy and bonding. A pregnancy is...
Employee Handbooks and Probationary Periods

Employee Handbooks and Probationary Periods

by Gordon Marzano | Sep 1, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Workplace Culture

Surprisingly, when I review employee handbooks, I still see many businesses utilizing a new hire 90-day probationary period. I remember years ago being hired by a company that placed all new hires on 90-day probation. Besides showing me where the bathroom was and...
New Jersey Annual Employee Notification Requirements

New Jersey Annual Employee Notification Requirements

by Gordon Marzano | Aug 15, 2022 | Compliance, Employment Law, New Jersey Business

New Jersey recently adopted new and amended regulations regarding the display and distribution of posters for the NJ Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA).   Effective August 1, 2022, all covered businesses in New Jersey need...
Employee or Independent Contractor?

Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Gordon Marzano | Aug 8, 2022 | Compliance, Independent Contractors

Photo by Scott Blake on Unsplash Many businesses do not understand what classifies a worker an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. I have heard of some businesses that hire workers on a “trial basis” as an independent contractor and then...
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