Many employers are surprised to discover that specific Federal laws governing hiring practices focus on the criteria used by employers in selecting candidates to a greater extent than on who they actually hire or promote. Under federal law, an employer cannot base hiring decisions on personal characteristics that aren’t job […]
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NJ Family Leave Act: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You!
February 10, 2014 | by Andrew BernsOn May 2, 2008, New Jersey made history with the enactment of The New Jersey Paid Family Leave Act (the “NJPFLA”). In doing so, New Jersey became only the third state in the country (joining California and Washington) to provide eligible employees a total of six weeks of paid leave […]
Recession Woes: Breached Contracts And Soaring Accounts Receivables
February 10, 2014 | by Andrew BernsIf you are a sole proprietorship or small business, then in the past six months, you have seen your income decline and accounts receivables and breached contracts skyrocket. Although your volume of business may be steady or even increasing, you may be struggling to collect from clients or clients may […]
Skimping On Legal Fees May Be Penny Wise But Pound Foolish For Small Businesses
October 16, 2013 | by Andrew BernsIt is no secret that litigation is time consuming and expensive. Business owners always ask about the best way to reduce litigation expenses. The best way is to AVOID IT! Litigation takes business owners and managers away from doing their jobs and accomplishing the business objectives of the company.