On May 26, 2004 the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations on the content, timing, and delivery method for all COBRA notice requirements. The final regulations include
COBRA Notice Regulations Finalized
Final Paycheck Deduction For Advanced Vacation Time Held To Violate NH Law
Across the state, many a New Hampshire employer allows its employees to take vacation time before it is fully accrued. In such instances, the employer will usually have the employee
NH Law May Give Age Discrimination Protection For Young
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a noteworthy decision interpreting the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”). In the case of General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v.
Showing Compliance With Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements
For the most part, employers are aware that all new employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, within three days of their start date. Prior to
Effective Risk Management: Responding To Complaints Of Sexual Harassment
You grab your morning coffee and head to your office in a rush, ready to close the door and bury yourself in the paperwork you have been neglecting for weeks
Probate Litigation: Ten Lessons For Estate Planners
The last thing you want as an estate planner is to take the stand to explain why a will or trust you drafted should be upheld. Yet, the risk of
The Delaware Series Limited Liability Company: An Untested Asset Firewall
For several years now, the State of Delaware has permitted a single limited liability company (“LLC”) to create designated series of members, managers or limited liability company interests, each having
Protect Your Business From Employee Fraud
In today’s environment of heightened awareness and prosecution of business related fraud, companies should act to insulate themselves against potentially devastating prosecutions. The United States Department of Justice has recently
Mutual Fund Developments-What Should A Retirement Plan Fiduciary Do?
Recently, a number of securities regulators have announced investigations and have brought charges relating to the trading practices of several mutual fund providers and financial services companies. These investigations raise
Proposed Wetland Mitigation Rules Not Ready For Prime Time
Co-written by Timothy Fortier. In an effort to simplify the wetland permitting process and enhance predictability for applicants engaged in this process, the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is currently
Tax Treatment Of Health Care Benefits For Domestic Partners – Clarified
Many employers have extended health care benefits to domestic partners of employees or are considering such an extension. Until recently, the tax treatment of such benefits has been uncertain. The
Cybersmears & Cyberattacks: Protecting Your Company
View Exhibit One and Exhibit Four | View PowerPoint Presentation Introduction No company wants to learn that its good name or that of a key employee is being attacked by unknown parties
Corporate Officers May be Personally Liable For Unpaid Wages
On August 18, 2003, the New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed an order that a chief operating officer was personally liable for $3,615.98 of unpaid wages owed to an ex-employee. The
Court Follows EEOC’s Broad Definition Of Supervisor
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination based on national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual
Every Drop of Water Does Count
Federal regulations require that facilities with certain types of above-ground or below-ground storage tanks must have spill prevention, control, and counter measure (SPCC) plans in place. On July 17, 2002
Operation Iraqi Freedom And Employee Leave
September 11, 2001 and the war on Iraq have forced businesses to examine and confront the complex personnel issues caused by military leaves. State and federal law prohibits discrimination and