by Gordon Marzano | Apr 9, 2026 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Maternity leave in New Jersey is governed by a combination of state and federal laws covering pregnancy, childbirth recovery, and bonding with a new child. For businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are not subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 2, 2026 | Employment Law, Performance Management
Unemployment insurance (UI) in New Jersey is a critical program providing financial support to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. However, for employers, the unemployment process is closely tied to payroll taxes, compliance obligations, and...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 20, 2026 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
The at-will employment doctrine is a foundational principle of U.S. labor law, allowing employers and employees to terminate their working relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, provided it does not violate any laws. While this doctrine gives...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 12, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
RetireReady NJ is a state-sponsored retirement savings initiative created to help employees save for retirement through automatic payroll deductions when their employer does not offer a retirement plan. The program currently applies to employers that: Have 25 or more...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 7, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Although there is no legal requirement that employers maintain an employee handbook, it often is the most important employment-related document a business possesses. Whether creating one for the first time or updating an outdated version, employers should ensure their...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 22, 2026 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Employers often face difficult decisions when an employee’s medical leave extends well beyond the anticipated return date. When an absence exceeds three or four months, businesses must balance operational needs with compliance obligations under the Family and Medical...
