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Philly.com

Employers are grappling with their cannabis policies

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Cannabis is seemingly everywhere. Is it in the workplace? More than 64 million Americans over the age of…

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2026

Philly.com

Hiring foreign workers has become more difficult. These options still exist.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Employing foreign workers is more difficult than ever. But it’s not impossible. A Philadelphia employer can potentially secure…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2026

Philly.com

What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employee

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Over the past few weeks, many large companies, including UPS, Amazon, Ford, and Microsoft, have been laying off employees. Some are blaming a…

Gene MarksNovember 4, 2025

Philly.com

Worker classification rules are changing. Employers should pay close attention, lawyers say.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Do you classify workers as independent contractors or employees? The difference could be very expensive for business owners, and…

Gene MarksAugust 26, 2025

Philly.com

New DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In January President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which created a new set…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2025

Daily Herald

New employment laws are impacting Illinois companies. Here are 2 worth noting

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) If you’re an employer in Illinois, there are a number of new rules and regulations taking effect this…

Gene MarksFebruary 22, 2025

Entrepreneur

Could the 2024 Election Let Employees Take Your Trade Secrets? Here’s What You Need to Know.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways What is the future of non-compete agreements? Here’s what employers need to know amid legal uncertainty. Last April,…

Gene MarksSeptember 18, 2024

Washington Times

It’s illegal to fire an employee who refuses to come to the office

(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) National Labor Relations Board admonishes Elon Musk for asking workers to show up The National Labor Relations…

Gene MarksOctober 24, 2023