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:
Exit stage left: Two insurers leave NH’s Medicare Advantage market
Anthem and Martin’s Point are exiting the state entirely, Aetna is shrinking its coverage to just one county, and others are adjusting their plans, leaving some of the state’s counties with limited choices
NH economy: ‘Uncertainty rules’
‘Effective’ tariff rate slowing consumer spending, economist says
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
Rate has ticked up to 3% after hovering around 2% for two years
Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity
Beyond beaches and seafood, NH’s 18-mile coast powers a thriving economy with tourism, marine industries, innovation, and global trade.
Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
