by Gordon Marzano | Aug 14, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Employment Law
In today’s business environment, companies must navigate various legal landscapes to avoid costly litigation. Employee-related issues can significantly expose businesses to legal risks. Here are the top five employee-related issues that often lead to litigation...
by Gordon Marzano | Jul 24, 2024 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
In today’s highly polarized social climate, one of the more difficult tasks businesses face is managing political discussions within the workplace. While fostering a culture of open communication and diverse viewpoints is generally encouraged, political conversations...
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,...
