by Gordon Marzano | Apr 28, 2023 | Compliance, Independent Contractors
The IRS continues its crackdown on the misclassification of W-2 Employees as 1099 Independent Contractors. Many businesses either feel they are confident in how they have classified workers or are thinking it is unlikely they will be audited, especially if they are a...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 2, 2023 | Compliance, Employment Law
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it was increasing to $659 employer fines for not having displayed the necessary federal posters. Individual states will also assess fines for poster non-compliance and, should you have a business...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 13, 2023 | Compliance, Employment Law
As I continue to work with small and midsize companies in helping them mitigate risk, the understanding of who is considered exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act continues to be an issue. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the difference...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 14, 2023 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Any business looking for ways to reduce liability and mitigate risk should first ensure they have a properly drafted and updated employee handbook. It is an efficient way to communicate to employees what is expected of them, while also helping to shield a business...
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...
