Is your strength also your weakness?
How to prevent our natural strengths from becoming a hindrance in the workplace
Business Advice
Should your organization continue to operate as a nonprofit?
Operating a nonprofit is a means to an end, but not an end in and of itself
Municipal land use board decisions: the appeals process
What you need to know to file a successful appeal
Don’t get caught on the wrong side of a non-competition agreement
Here’s a common employer’s scenario: A key employee gives her notice. A few weeks later, another employee from the same department gives his notice. You remind the employees that they are prohibited from working for certain companies under the non-competition…
Properly conducted internal investigations will enhance decision-making, improve compliance and minimize risk
In today’s complex regulatory environment, almost every federal, state and local government agency that regulates businesses, professionals and institutions has some form of authority to request information, ask questions, and conduct investigations. Corporations also face ever-changing regulations and security threats…
Compensation for checking smartphones after hours
A growing area of concern regarding employee compensation is the use of smartphones or tablets by hourly or nonexempt employees after hours and on weekends. Employers provide these electronic devices to employees to allow them to stay connected with the office,…
Accelerated N.H. permitting process for wireless siting
Wireless devices have become ubiquitous in our daily lives for work, education, and social networking. Correspondingly, improved wireless service in New Hampshire is critical for the state’s competitive standing. Yet wireless service problems in New Hampshire — dropped calls, “no…
Misclassification of workers: a costly issue
Misclassification of workers as independent contractors remains a top employment law problem area, frequently resulting in fines, orders for back wage payments, penalties and an array of headaches for unsuspecting employers. Proper classification of workers can be difficult for several…
N.H. businesses should beware the minefield of independent contractor tests
In September 2010, Gov. John Lynch created the Joint Agency Task Force on Employee Misclassification Enforcement. Its goal is to ensure that New Hampshire businesses pay their fair share to operate in the state, including payments based on the correct…
A stricter standard in retaliation cases
Supreme Court Title VII ruling may stem tide of filings against employers
The ‘mystery’ of project management
Few people understand the key is to work well with people
Is disability income insurance right for you?
Even if your employer offers a long-term disability option, purchasing an individual policy that meets your specific needs could be more beneficial
Compensation conundrum continues
Recently enacted compensation deduction protections are not a free pass for business owners
Careers are idiosyncratic – and that's a good thing
Embracing individualism, even when it's outside of the norm, can pave the way for a competitive economic edge
Employers beware of Form I-9 changes
How to avoid potential pitfalls in filling out the new document
Recent legal developments highlight just how critical it is for businesses to understand restrictions on non-compete agreements
Recent legal developments highlight just how critical it is for businesses to understand with restrictions on them
