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 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 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 | 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,...
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 7, 2024 | Employment Law, Performance Management
The increasing prevalence of marijuana legalization has raised new challenges for employers, particularly regarding employees who use marijuana outside of work hours but bring the scent to the workplace. Addressing this issue requires a delicate balance between...
