Author: Charla Bizios Stevens

Is now the time to talk about race at work?

The resounding answer is yes – and here’s how to start

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:

Think tank: Headwinds developing for NH economy

The unstoppable New Hampshire economy of the post-COVID years is running into economic headwinds of higher unemployment and inflation, a nonpartisan economic research firm said in late August. No definitive evidence points to a recession, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute said in an economic issues brief.

NH launches first-of-its-kind forestry certification to grow workforce

Free credentialing program is designed to boost timber industry workforce

Building Blocks In The Floor Of A Children's Room

State reports more than 5,000 now enrolled in New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program

In the last budget cycle, lawmakers had expanded eligibility for the scholarship to families making up to 85% of the state median income.

Rail-biking business at risk by Greenway Trail expansion

Concord considers $535K rail purchase to extend Greenway Trail, raising questions for Scenic Railriders

Judge tosses bulk of Hampton cell tower lawsuit

A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.

Judge rules NH is not funding an adequate education

Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.