Co-written by: Colleen Karpinsky (Article originally published in New Hampshire Bar Journal, Fall 2009 issue) TRAPS TO AVOID IN CUTTING PAYROLL COSTS, No Such Thing as a Free Ride: How
Massachusetts Legislation to Watch on Non-competes and Trade Secrets
A number of bills are currently pending before the Massachusetts Legislature that would significantly change the law on the validity and enforceability of employment-based non-competition agreements and the protection of
Overview of the New Massachusetts ‘Stretch’ Energy Code
In response to calls for improved building efficiency, the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) adopted Appendix 120 AA to the Massachusetts State Building Code on May 12,
Data Security: No Longer Someone Else’s Problem
(Article originally published in the New Hampshire Business Review, September 2009) Your company possesses a spreadsheet of customers’ names and their social security numbers for transactional purposes. Grant, your sales
Reducing Legal Risk in a Downsizing Economy
Q. After the failed launch of its new product, “June is Sunny Sunblock,” Weatherdoomer, Inc. has decided to layoff 35 of its 79 employees. How do we avoid legal risk? Implementing
The Economic Stimulus Law’s Impacts on HIPAA
When Congress approved the economic stimulus package, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“Stimulus Act”), earlier this year, the Stimulus Act incorporated the Health Information Technology
Unwary Employers May Be Exposed To Potential Discrimination Claims By Workers With Care Giving Responsibilities
Jane is a long-time employee of Acme Corp. Despite great demands in her personal life (she’s a part-time student and a mother of four, including triplets), she’s an excellent worker
New Hampshire Legislature Legalizes Same Sex Marriage: How Should Employers Prepare?
The New Hampshire state legislature has passed, and the Governor on June 4, 2009 signed, legislation legalizing same sex marriage in New Hampshire. The law is effective January 1, 2010.
THE LEDBETTER FAIR PAY RESTORATION ACT: Has it Changed the Way Employment Law is Practiced?
Co-written by: Katie Kiernan Marble (Article originally published in American Bar Association Litigation News, July 2009) On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act of
Preparing for Trial: Thirty Days and Counting – A Second Look
Preparing for Trial: Thirty Days and Counting – A Second Look (.pdf)
THE ADA AT WORK: Disability Discrimination Claims are on the Rise and the Evidence Takes Many Forms
(Article originally published in New Hampshire Business Review, June 2009) Recent publicity seems to suggest that state and federal disability discrimination claims are on the rise and that the trend
Investing in Causes
(Article originally published in Business New Hampshire Magazine, May, 2009) In this economy, it seems it’s difficult to invest in anything worthwhile, particularly if you want to see your investment
Stimulus Includes HR Challenges: Economic Stimulus Plan expands COBRA benefits
(Article originally published in Business New Hampshire Magazine, May, 2009) On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) into law. The Act,
What Do You Do With An Embezzling Employee?
(Article originally published in NH Business Review, April 24, 2009) An incorrect response can be rife with consequences Q. Esther Siphon always went into the office on weekends to catch
Landlord consent and waiver: What landlords need to know
Commercial landlords, already facing tenant defaults and rising vacancies, are concerned over the right to significant leasehold improvements following a default. For example, suppose you are the landlord of a
Stimulus Package Expands COBRA Benefits: HR and Benefits Managers Must Take Immediate Steps to Respond
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review, March 27, 2009 (http://www.nhbr.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090327/INDUSTRY04/903269899) Lisa is the controller of a 90 employee company in New Hampshire. In addition to handling the financial matters