by Gordon Marzano | Feb 3, 2022 | Benefits, Employee Handbook, New Jersey Business
Absenteeism is costly to employers. However, paid time off is key to recruiting and retaining good employees. Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge, as well as to care for an ill family member or their own illness. Over the years, many companies have gone from...
by Gordon Marzano | Dec 15, 2021 | Benefits, Compensation, New Jersey Employment Law
In reviewing the time off policies of New Jersey businesses, it is clear to me that many of them are unaware of a statute that has been in effect since October of 2018, the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law. The New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law states that an employee...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 7, 2020 | COBRA, COVID-19
With businesses making difficult choices on how to handle their employees through this COVID-19 crisis, another issue which needs to be considered is continued health benefits. Although some business owners may wish to furlough their employees but continue to pay for...
by Gordon Marzano | Dec 21, 2019 | Benefits
President Donald Trump is poised to sign into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, a bill to help employers create and run retirement plans for workers. The measure was approved by the Senate on Dec. 19th as part of a year-end...
by Gordon Marzano | Nov 25, 2019 | Benefits
Policies related to time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, are important benefits that help increase company morale and employee wellness, while also remaining competitive with other hiring companies. In some states, including New Jersey, employees are...