New York State continues to make employment law reform a top priority. Last year (2018) and this year (2019) have seen major shifts in labor laws. Employees can expect to see the following changes and more in the coming years. Sexual Harassment Prevention For too long, employment laws have unintentionally favored employers. They’ve…
In the contracting world, proper insurance can mean the difference between reasonable risk management and a total loss. It’s important for independent contractors and those who hire them to know what kind and how much insurance protection is appropriate. Even though it’s sometimes overlooked, risk management should be a priority for every business and contractor.…
What is E-Verify Exactly? E-Verify is an online database and service managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). E-Verify helps companies confirm whether people are eligible to work in the United States. Employers are often surprised to learn how many job seekers (skilled and unskilled) falsify W-9 (independent contractors) or I-9 information. Employers that fail…
As unemployment in the United States remained steady this summer at 3.7%, New Jersey’s unemployment numbers dropped from 3.8% to 3.3%. The number of New Jersey’s employed residents is at an all-time high, rising by over 60,000 jobs in the past 12 months. The state is currently tied for the 16th lowest unemployment rate in…
If your business is struggling to make strong hires and keep up with high turnover rates, you’re not alone. In the Spring edition of Harvard Business Review, Peter Cappelli summed up today’s recruiting nightmare well, saying, “Businesses have never done as much hiring as they do today. They’ve never spent as much money doing it.…