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Philly.com

No tax on tips: What businesses and workers should know

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) The tax and spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president on July 4 contained…

Gene MarksSeptember 16, 2025

Guardian

Here’s a tip: eliminate US tipping culture and pay people a living wage

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I’m here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and…

Gene MarksSeptember 14, 2025

Entrepreneur

You Might Be Violating Federal Labor Laws — Use These 6 Tools to Find Out Before It’s Too Late

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Proactively using these tools can reduce legal risk, minimize fines and demonstrate good-faith efforts to follow federal workplace…

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2025

Forbes

Your Employees Are Terrified Of AI. Here’s How To Prepare Them.

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) If you've been anywhere on the planet over the past few years you have likely seen the countless predictions…

Gene MarksAugust 15, 2025

Guardian

It’s time to rethink how we measure labor in the US

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that, as a result of the “tougher environment” in the labor market, companies are…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2025

Washington Times

The one big thing missing from the ‘No tax on tips’ bill

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As promised during President Trump’s campaign, two bills — one passed in the House and the other now…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2025

The Hill

Will Trump’s deportations create a hardship for small businesses? Let’s hope so.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There’s an ongoing labor shortage, which makes it very difficult for small businesses to find and retain talented workers. So won’t President-elect…

Gene MarksDecember 19, 2024

Philly.com

These 5 overlooked employee benefits can make hiring easier and keep workers happy

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The benefits employees request most, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, should come as little…

Gene MarksOctober 29, 2024

Philly.com

Hiring immigrants can be complex, but not impossible for small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Want to hire someone for your company who is not a U.S. citizen? It’s not easy. But there are…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2024

Philly.com

A recent Supreme Court decision will have a significant impact on small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) A new overtime rule went into effect Monday, requiring businesses of all sizes to pay overtime wages to their…

Gene MarksJuly 2, 2024