Is now the time to talk about race at work?
The resounding answer is yes – and here’s how to start
Author: Charla Bizios Stevens
New Year’s resolutions for employers
When it comes to compliance, what should your organization be focusing on in 2020?
The Perils of Managing a Multi-state Workforce
Complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is only the beginning.
NH misclassification fines shed light on multi-state workforce concerns
Firms doing business in other states should be aware of differing laws
In Year of the Woman, dads step up for equal time
There is legal risk to employers who give fathers lesser benefits
In the era of #MeToo, it’s time for employers to take a fresh look at sexual harassment training
The recent flood of public disclosures shows how critical it is for businesses to act swiftly to address the issue
You’ve come a long way baby?
What Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit tells us about the state of sexual harassment in the workplace
2015’s top 10 wage and hour violations
What you don’t know, does hurt you – and your business
OSHA’s health care crackdown
Agency announces renewed focus on safety for industry workers
EEOC renews focus on pregnancy discrimination
Agency issues first new guidance in over 30 years
The EEOC, ADA compliance and the medical profession
Health care providers are at significant risk for discrimination claims, lawsuits
Is an employee on the clock while getting dressed in work gear?
Supreme Court ruling says ‘donning and doffing’ compensation can be negotiated
Should employers care about the final HIPAA rule?
Even companies not covered by the law can never review too often their privacy and security policies and procedures
New criteria used to determine independent contractor status
The potential civil penalties and damages are significant for erroneous employment status
A new era in non-compete agreements
Companies thinking about asking employees to sign non-competition agreements have restrictive laws they must follow
More news from NHBR:
Pappas seeks reimbursement of ‘harmful’ tariffs on small businesses
U.S. Rep. Christopher Pappas is sponsoring new legislation that seeks to exempt small businesses from tariffs and reimburse them for the trade war duties that the 1st District congressman described as “unnecessary and harmful.”
City showcases potential development sites during recent BIDA ‘Developers Tour’
Tasked with helping develop business and industry in the city, Nashua’s Business and Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) — made up of a committee of volunteers with various expertise in development — hosted their second Developers Tour on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
This Thanksgiving, bring a side of NH facts
From who’s moving to New Hampshire to what actually drives state revenues and home prices, NHFPI breaks down five common misconceptions with clear, data-backed truths to help you politely myth-bust your way through the holiday.
Cheshire Medical Center launches community campaign with $25m gift
Cheshire Medical Center, a member of Dartmouth Health, announced a community-led $42 million fundraising capital campaign to modernize its 52-year-old facility and better serve the growing needs of its patient population for decades to come. The campaign has already raised…
NH Life Sciences sets course for growth
Industry group celebrates second year with more than 50 member companies
Is an ESOP the right exit strategy for your business?
While ESOP transactions often deliver a fair market price, they can offer substantial tax benefits to the seller and to the company itself
Happiness is a bridge too far for young Granite Staters
A new survey from Stay Work Play NH, an organization devoted to the interests of younger men and women in New Hampshire, shows that adults aged 26 to 35 aren’t very optimistic when it comes to the life altering events of buying a home, starting a family and advancing their careers here.
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Salem
The space can accommodate up to three chefs or bakers at one time, but business owners also have the option to reserve the space for themselves and employees for larger meal preps or functions as needed
