Author: Nicholas F. Casolaro

NLRB eyes setting new ‘joint employer’ standard

Agency seeks to overturn 2015 decision affecting franchisors, service providers

‘Your candidate said what?’

How to mitigate the potential negative effects of political discussion in the workplace

The curious case of workplace DNA testing

‘Devious defecator’ case raises genetic test issues

Five employment law topics on the radar in 2015

State changes include Paycheck Fairness Act and employee social media accounts

Telecommuting: a ‘reasonable accommodation?’

Under recent court ruling, the possibility is growing

Best practices for using payroll debit cards

They carry unintended consequences for both employers and employees

Criminal background checks and the hiring process

The practice is receiving heightened scrutiny enforcement guidance from the EEOC

Why businesses should take a hard look at telecommuting

There are no glaring legal risks in allowing workers to telecommute

Honesty is the best employee policy

Written policies make it clear that acts of dishonesty will not be tolerated by the employer

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Banker

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Employee education: The missing piece in retirement plans

A 2024 Human Interest study found 91% of employees with access to financial wellness education enrolled in their workplace retirement plan, compared to just 76% enrollment without it.

How a town rule took the air out of a giant ice cream cone

The inflatable treat violates a town ordinance in Westmoreland

New Hampshire charts new energy course

NH’s 2025 energy laws shift focus to nuclear, natural gas, and clean energy while pausing offshore wind and exploring grid independence.

Q&A with Associate professor of organizational behavior at UNH Vanessa Druskat

In her new book, “The Emotionally Intelligent Team,” published by Harvard Business Review Press, Druskat explores the overlooked factor she says separates high-performing teams from the rest: emotional intelligence.

The cost of undermining public health in New Hampshire

I am alarmed by the growing erosion of trust in science-based health guidance.

Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?

So far this year, the unemployment rate is ticking up, reaching 3% in February and 3.1% in March through July, and dipping slightly back to 3% in August