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Philly.com

Ahead of the midterms, Philly business owners report growth alongside financial pressure

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) 2026 has had its challenges for Rachael Compton, founder of Fairmount jewelry story, Aiyah. “This year we’ve seen…

Gene MarksOctober 20, 2026

Philly.com

When does an employee’s commute become paid work time?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) If you have hourly employees who split their time between home, the office and customer locations, you…

Gene MarksOctober 6, 2026

Washington Times

When will energy prices fall? Follow the money, find out

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) When will oil prices come down? Do not ask a television pundit. Ask the people risking billions…

Gene MarksSeptember 30, 2026

Uncategorized

When an employee requests a religious accommodation, here’s what employers should do

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Federal law requires many private employers to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would impose…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2026

The Hill

JD Vance is right about stay-at-home parents — but his solution is all wrong

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Should the federal government pay parents to stay at home so they can better raise their children? The Trump…

Gene MarksSeptember 11, 2026

Guardian

Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) With the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 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

Guardian

Trump tariff refunds are actually happening — and businesses should pay attention

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, many small importers assumed any refunds would be tied up in bureaucracy for…

Gene MarksMay 11, 2026

Philly.com

Are Trump’s new federal IRAs good for small businesses?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than 56 million workers, including self-employed people, lack access to retirement plans, according to AARP. In…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Entrepreneur

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers — Here’s What You Need to Know

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay transparency is quietly reshaping hiring and compensation decisions in ways many employers don’t expect. As the rules…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026