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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
