‘Association discrimination’ in the workplace
The ADA protects employees who are adversely treated based on stereotypes and assumptions arising from the employee’s relationship to someone with a disability
Law
Obama’s immigration actions: An overview
Some of the changes represent a sharp break from past practices, but others probably should have been made a long time ago
Where you live may not be where you’re domiciled
Pull out quote: Failing to appreciate the distinction between domicile and residence can have dramatic consequences
Benefit corporations: coming soon to New Hampshire
A new state law gives socially minded businesses an alternative corporate option
New OSHA rule expands recordkeeping requirements
More injuries, industries are covered by change in regulations
Workplace investigations: what you need to know
The choice of investigator is important and should be based on broader criteria than simply short-term cost
Arbitration has an upside, but there are drawbacks
Costs, potential conflicts, finality of verdict are possible negatives
New court ruling takes on the sabotaging co-worker
An employer can be held liable for discrimination when it fires an employee who has been maligned by a jilted co-worker intent on revenge
The pros and cons of the Consumer Protection Act
Businesses can use it as a ‘sword’ and a ‘shield’
N.H.’s Shaheen & Gordon buys Maine law firm
‘Will help us better service clients’ in both states
