Understanding the 2024 DOL Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) published its new final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Debunking 6 Social Security retirement myths
Collecting Social Security benefits is an important component of any retirement income withdrawal strategy, but the federal program can also be complicated to understand.
State asks for help promoting New Hampshire’s Paid Family Medical Leave program
State officials are asking for help promoting New Hampshire’s Paid Family Medical Leave program, saying not enough people are aware of it despite an ongoing marketing campaign.
Prison, parole reform system deemed a setup for failure
A person in New Hampshire who violates the conditions of their parole is very often referred to by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) as a “Community Failure.”
Employers can set a mandatory retirement age
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, 75, is stepping down from Apple’s board because of the company’s age-based restrictions for its directors, and it raises the question of ageism in Corporate America.
New bill supports housing for people with mental illness
Jessica Renda didn’t realize that things were about to get difficult when her eldest daughter was discharged last summer from New Hampshire Hospital, a state-run psychiatric facility.
New medical center at Pease would be three stories with multiple tenants
A plan to build a new three-story, multiple-tenant medical office building at Pease International Tradeport received a key approval recently.
UNH laying off 75 employees in ‘budget reset’
Approximately 75 University of New Hampshire employees are being laid off as the university works to reduce its present operating expenses by $14 million.
NH educators continue to fight against divisive concepts law
The continuing fight against the “divisive concepts” law restricting how New Hampshire educators discuss topics such as race, gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms was back before a federal judge on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
State delays sale of Laconia property
The state has delayed its closing on a $21.5 million sale of the former Laconia State School property a second time, but the deal remains on track, said Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus of the state Department of Administrative Services.
