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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ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.