Published in the Union Leader (11/7/2016) Q: I am a licensed mental health provider in New Hampshire. If an attorney serves me with a subpoena to turn over treatment records
Know the Law: Employee May Still Be Eligible for Vacation Time
Published in the Union Leader (10/24/2016) Q. I worked as a licensed nursing assistant for a New Hampshire company for about two years. In late September I told my HR
New Massachusetts Pay Equity Law Has Something for Everyone
On August 1, 2016, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that significantly revamps Massachusetts Equal Pay Law. The focus of the new law remains the same: eliminating the
Your Candidate Said What? – How to Mitigate the Potential Negative Effects of Political Discussion in the Workplace
Published in the NH Business Review (10/18/2016) With the country in the midst of an unprecedented election cycle, politics are at the front of most people’s minds. Candidates at all
Know the Law: When to Hire a Staffing Agency
Published in the Union Leader (10/10/2016) Q. My small business is experiencing growth and is considering whether to use a staffing agency to fill open positions. What are the benefits
You Want More Time Off? How to deal with employee disability leave requests.
Disability discrimination claims filed against employers hit an all-time high in 2015. Seeing this trend, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission set out to improve employer education on what is required
Accounting for Attorneys’ Fees: Why the ‘American rule’ requires that each side in a case almost always pays its own
“Jack, as my lawyer, you’re telling me that we’ve spent three years and a million and a half in fees and costs, prevailed at trial and on appeal, and the
Know the Law: New Rules Make it Easier for Professionals to Use Drones
Q: I’m a real estate broker and want to use a drone to take aerial pictures of the properties I’m selling. What do I need to do to legally use
New Federal Partnership Audit Rules Could Be Trouble for NH LLCs
For many New Hampshire business entities taxable as partnerships, including multi-member limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships (all of which I’ll refer to here as “partnerships”), the possibility
EPA Updates Implementation of Self-Disclosure Policies
The US Environmental Protection Agency recently modernized implementation of its two primary self-disclosure incentive policies by creating a web-based “eDisclosure” portal to receive and automatically process regulated entities’ self-disclosed civil
Can Your Employees Sue for Caregiver Discrimination?
Published in Business NH Magazine (9/21/2016) If your employees ask for time off to care for a family member, you may want to think twice before saying no or giving
Know the Law: Lawsuit Jurisdiction Depends on Many Factors
Q. I have a significant dispute with a former employee, and efforts to resolve the dispute have failed. If I seek relief through litigation, should I bring my lawsuit in
Resource Guide for Addiction and Mental Health Care Consumers
To read this article, click here. *Jacqueline was a contributor to this article, which was written while she was a student at UNH School of Law.
IRS Troubles for Partnerships?
For many New Hampshire business entities that are taxable as partnerships, including multi-member LLCs and general and limited partnerships, the possibility of an adverse IRS audit is a continuing nightmare.
Closing the Pay Gap? EEOC Seeks to Expand Reporting Data to Cover Wage Discrimination
In July, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission publicized a revised proposal that would require employers to expand their reporting of data through the Employer Information Report (EEO-1). If approved,
Know the Law: Exploitation of Elderly Can Begin with Modest Gifts
Q: I am concerned that my sister may be financially exploiting our elderly mother. What can I do? A: Sadly, your situation is not unique. Much of my practice involves