by Gordon Marzano | Jul 24, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
In today’s highly polarized social climate, one of the more difficult tasks businesses face is managing political discussions within the workplace. While fostering a culture of open communication and diverse viewpoints is generally encouraged, political conversations...
by Gordon Marzano | Jul 10, 2024 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
A non-disparagement agreement is a pledge between two parties where one or both agree not to speak negatively about the other, its products, services, employees, or reputation, often in the context of a settlement of a dispute or as a condition of employment or...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 25, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Performance Management
In the rapidly evolving landscape of small and midsized businesses (SMBs), fostering a highly engaged workforce is crucial to driving productivity, innovation, and success. Employee engagement involves more than just job satisfaction; it encompasses an employee’s...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 19, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
There are employment law compliance mistakes many small and midsize businesses make. Below are the most common. Misclassification of Employees Incorrectly classifying workers as independent contractors or exempt employees to avoid overtime pay or other benefits can...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 12, 2024 | Employee Engagement
In today’s economy, workers possess a significant degree of leverage over businesses, spearheaded by several key factors that have shifted the traditional power dynamics between employers and employees. This shift reflects the changing landscape of employment...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 5, 2024 | Employment Law
Compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) mandates is a critical aspect of business operations in the United States, particularly concerning the EEO-1 report. Not filing an EEO-1 report can increase a company’s risk of litigation and fines....
by Gordon Marzano | May 14, 2024 | Employee Engagement
In today’s dynamic work environment, where the cost of losing a valuable employee can significantly impact an organization’s performance and morale, understanding what keeps employees engaged and committed is crucial. One of the most effective tools for...
by Gordon Marzano | May 7, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Performance Management
In every organization, fostering a positive work environment is crucial for success. However, managing employees who consistently display a negative attitude can be a formidable challenge. Such negativity, if left unchecked, can resonate throughout the workplace,...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 25, 2024 | Employment Law
Currently, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), employers do not have to pay overtime to exempt, salaried (not paid hourly) employees earning at least $35,568 as long as their job duties meet one of the recognized exemptions (e.g., executive,...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 17, 2024 | Employment Law, Independent Contractors
Wage and hour law compliance is a critical aspect of running a business. Unfortunately, many companies find themselves inadvertently violating these laws, often due to a lack of resources, understanding, or oversight. The implications of such violations can be severe,...
