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:
Laconia company targets data centers for growth
Orion Entrance Control launches new security screening system
Powering AI
Will New Hampshire ever land a massive data center?
Yankee Publishing Inc. announces first new CEO in over 25 years
After an exhaustive national search, Yankee Publishing Inc. (YPI) has promoted an executive from within its ranks to lead the Dublin-based independent media company. Ernesto Burden, whose media experience spans three decades, is taking over as president and CEO from Jamie Trowbridge, who has served in those roles for more than 25 years.
Sig Sauer and Israeli company partner on combat drone
Sig Sauer is partnering with an Israeli aerospace company to develop a military-application drone armed with the Newington company’s latest-generation machine gun
The new normal: A half-million-dollar median-priced NH home
That half-million-dollar benchmark has stayed in place every month since, according to data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors.
NH groups spark interest in the building and restoration trades
The availability of affordable yet well-maintained housing has become a perennial issue in New Hampshire communities and in the New Hampshire Legislature. While local and state policies and programs may open pathways to increased housing opportunities, policies alone won’t create new housing or keep existing homes in safe and livable condition.
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
Understanding the H-1B visa
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
$2.75M record settlement with Disney and California DOJ
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
