I. Introduction: The Hidden Legal Risks of Summer Hiring
Each summer, thousands of businesses across the country scramble to staff up, bringing on seasonal workers to handle increased foot traffic, extended hours, or vacationing full-timers. But in the rush to fill spots, many employers overlook a crucial area that can quietly invite lawsuits and fines: hiring mistakes for seasonal workers.
While…

The Illusion of Simplicity in Remote Work
Remote work has become the new normal for professional service firms—but with it comes a false sense of safety. On the surface, letting employees work from home seems like a straightforward perk. In reality, it’s a breeding ground for costly remote work compliance issues that most businesses never see coming.
What’s rarely discussed…

Introduction
One unexpected payroll error can cost a manufacturing operation tens of thousands of dollars—long before anyone even notices a number on the balance sheet. When front-line supervisors tweak shift differentials by hand or when entrenched “legacy” pay rates go unreviewed, hidden disparities start to multiply. That’s where equal pay audits come in: a proactive, systematic review of everything from…

Introduction: Why Independent Contractor Status Is a Hot Issue in NJ
Most business owners don’t lose sleep over paperwork—until that paperwork triggers an independent contractor classification audit from the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL). What’s especially dangerous in New Jersey is that many employers believe they’re in the clear simply because they used a 1099 form or had a…

Attention business owners and entrepreneurs: The EEOC recently released essential guidance on avoiding discrimination pitfalls related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Why should you care? Because well-intentioned DEI efforts, if improperly implemented, could inadvertently lead to costly discrimination claims—impacting your company’s reputation, finances, and team morale.
Here’s what you need to know right now:

• Intent Doesn’t Always Protect

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Introduction
Spring isn’t just the ideal time to declutter your workspace or reorganize tools and equipment—it’s also the perfect moment for construction business owners to tackle one crucial yet often overlooked aspect of their operations: employee classification. While many focus primarily on job site safety or equipment maintenance, employee classification compliance tips rarely receive the attention they deserve, leaving businesses…

In a landmark decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled in Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. that commissions earned by employees must be treated as wages under New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (WPL). This ruling clarifies that employers cannot classify earned commissions as “supplementary incentives” to avoid legal obligations related to wage payments.
Key Takeaways for Employers:

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