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:

Summit Packaging Systems founder Gordon Gilroy dies at 101

Gordon Crossman Gilroy, 101, passed away peacefully at his home in Bedford, New Hampshire, on January 27, 2026. Gilroy founded Summit Packaging Systems, a Manchester-based company that makes aerosol valves.

Mall at Fox Run owner, town eye tax district for new Seacoast Landing

Torrington Properties and Newington officials are discussing the creation of a tax increment financing district at the site of the soon-to-be-razed Mall at Fox Run, where the company is preparing to construct the new Seacoast Landing shopping district.

NHPR launches “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introducing the faces behind local NH news

NH Public Radio’s new video series, “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introduces you to many of the nearly two dozen talented NHPR reporters, editors, hosts and producers who not only bring you the news that matters most in New Hampshire each day, but are your neighbors in the Granite State, committed to digging for answers you need to better understand our changing state.

State lawmakers deny Nashua funding to buy Daniel Webster College site

The state Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines January 13 against a bill that would give Nashua $20 million to purchase the former site of Daniel Webster College. Four Republicans voted in favor and two Democrats against.

11 homes planned for The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm development

Ground has been broken at The Woodlands at Mountain View Farm, a residential community located off Fairgrounds Road in Plymouth, NH.

Cairn Surgical completes enrollment in U.S. trial of novel breast cancer locator system

Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.

Q&A with Predictive Monitor CEO Laurie Masiello

Laurie Masiello spent nearly 40 years sharing an office with her husband, John, at a life sciences service company they co-founded in Massachusetts. At their current business in Nashua, they each have their own office — but only a door separates them.