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Balance Point Team
September 15, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: NY’s New Statewide Sick Leave

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Governor Cuomo signed into law a paid sick leave program for all New York employees that goes into effect on September 30, 2020. Learn what employers across New York state will be required to provide their employees.

Balance Point Team
August 14, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Maintaining Employees’ Privacy During the Pandemic

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In this Q&A, BPHR’s Director Lisa tackles how employers can protect the health and safety of their workers during the pandemic, while maintaining the privacy of their medical information.

Balance Point Team
July 21, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Conducting an Interview over Video Conference

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A good interviewer can make a hiring decision over Zoom. The key to successful video interviews is preparation. Here, Lisa presents tips to help.

Balance Point Team
June 24, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Recalling Employees to Work

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Are you reopening your business? What if your employees don’t feel safe coming back to work? Lisa addresses how you should respond.

Balance Point Team
June 5, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: “1099” Misclassification Laws

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Improperly classifying employees has been a growing problem for New Jersey over the past 10 years. Non compliant employers are facing fines, suspended licenses, and even criminal prosecution. Here’s what you need to know.

Balance Point Team
June 2, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Managing Remote Work

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Rapid workplace shutdowns due to COVID-19 pushed many organizations to convert to remote work. To keep workers safe and healthy, telework will continue to be necessary. Here Lisa addresses how leaders can successfully manage remote workers.

Balance Point Team
March 9, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Preparing For the Coronavirus

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Given the uncertainty around the coronavirus and the new cases increasing daily, your employees are thinking and talking about its potential impact on the workplace. Read more to learn how to prepare for this unprecedented situation.

Balance Point Team
February 26, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Earned Sick Leave Final Regulations

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On January 6, 2020 New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the law’s final regulations. Learn about them, and how they may affect your policies.

Balance Point Team
January 22, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Does PTO count toward OT?

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With the new overtime rule in place, it’s crucial that employers are calculating overtime pay correctly. Our HR advisor breaks down the new rule and how you can avoid any compliance issues.

Balance Point Team
January 8, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Salary Ban

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Here’s what hiring manages need to know about the changes in screening job candidates. Our HR advisor breaks down the new salary history ban.

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