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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Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.