Q: We received written notice from the Bankruptcy Court that one of our customers with a large outstanding balance just filed bankruptcy. What does this mean to us and do
Know The Law: What to do When a Customer Files for Bankruptcy
Tattoos at Work: Can a Company Ban Them?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Q: Joe is hiring for a customer service position and is down to 2 equally qualified potential candidates: a man and a woman.
Know The Law: Your Company’s Social Media Policy – Fair or Foul?
Published in the Union Leader Q. I own a car dealership. The reputation of my company is very important to me, and I have adopted a social media policy to
Is Your Business a Data Breach Away from Disaster?
According to the 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report conducted by the Verizon RISK Team (Report), businesses participating in that study reported more than 47,000 data security incidents in 2012 alone,
Is An Employee On The Clock While Getting Dressed in Work Gear?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Joe is the human resource manager for a manufacturing facility in New Hampshire. The company provides its employees, particularly those who work in
Know The Law: Raising Capital to Grow Your Business
Q: I am the owner of a small New Hampshire business and need additional capital to expand my growing business. Taking on additional debt is not possible, so I must
Know the Law: Legal Obligations to In-Home Caregivers
Q. My mother suffered a stroke and needs 24/7 in-home nursing care. For the past six months, my mother has been paying three excellent retired nurses to provide for her
Is My 90 Year Old Mother an Employer?
IS MY 90 YEAR OLD MOTHER AN EMPLOYER? Q. Eric and his brother want to hire 24-7 in-home care for their elderly mother so she can stay in the family
Know the Law: Copyright Infringement or Legal Fair Use?
Q: My company subscribes to various technical journals. We often copy pertinent articles and distribute copies to our employees for their reference. Could we be exposing ourselves to copyright infringement
Best Practices for Using Payroll Debit Cards with Your Workforce
Published in New Hampshire Business Review Q: Frank owns a small manufacturing business with a facility in Manchester. Several of his employees do not have checking accounts and have complained
Fostering a Fair Workplace Environment: Employee Training is a Necessity
Published in ACC Docket (Jan/Feb 2014)Fostering a Fair Workplace Environment: Employee Training is a Necessity
Know the Law: New Criminal Background Check Statute
New Criminal Background Check Statute Imposes Increased Obligations on Private Businesses, Non-Profits, and Landlords Who Provide Programming for Children Q: I own a private company that offers specialized educational programs
It’s Time for the Sex Talk
Significant jury verdicts have made splashy headlines, providing employers with a stark reminder to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Yet despite increased attention, inappropriate workplace behavior still
Know the Law: Remove Protected Health Information
Published in the Union Leader Q. My company’s clients are health care providers and is considered a “business associate” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
Dealing with Whistleblowers and Avoiding Retaliation Claims
Published in the NH Business Review Q. One of our managers reported that one of his reports went on at length about how she had heard that accounting had been
Know the Law: What If I Don’t Want a Divorce?
Published in the Union Leader Q. My wife asked for a divorce. I don’t want a divorce for the sake of our kids and for religious reasons. Can I refuse