The recent explosion in I-9 audits and fines lends credence to the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Employers need to be fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the I-9 laws because of…

When times are hard, employers, like everyone else, look for an edge that will allow them to remain profitable despite the tough economic climate. The temptation to classify workers as independent contractors is strong. Independent contractors are not covered by…

Congratulations! You've come up with a plan for starting your dream business. But having the right idea for launching your business is only the first step toward success. Here are some important issues every business owner needs to consider when…

In the early stages of starting a company, small business owners have many factors to consider. What your business does and what it requires of an employee has consequences from a workers' compensation perspective. Understanding what exposure your company may…

For those looking to conduct a wage and hour "self-audit," the New Hampshire Department of Labor's "Fact Sheet - Top 10 N.H. Labor Law Violations" is a good starting point. Don't wait until an inspector is knocking at your company's…

There are more than 10 million small business owners in America. Seventy percent of family-owned businesses fail shortly after the transition to the next generation, often as a result of family discord, taxes, lack of liquidity or inexperienced management. A…

Technology is engrained in every aspect of our business and personal lives. Society can hardly move fast enough to adopt today's technologies before tomorrow's arrive in our workplaces, homes, cars, and palms of our hands. Along with such tremendous new…

On June 25, 2011, Senate Bill 125 (Chapter 207, Laws of 2011) was enacted into law without Governor Lynch's signature. It makes several significant changes to the standards governing the compensation deduction under the Business Profits Tax for proprietorships, partnerships…