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All Artificial Hands on Deck

November 15, 2023 - The President’s recent Executive Order on AI mobilizes the federal government for action, and has implications for employers President Biden’s recent Executive Order (EO)— entitled the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” — is wide-ranging in scope and ambitious in its goals. It is also a much-needed starting point for framing […]

Who’s the Boss?

November 3, 2023 - NLRB Expands the Definition of Joint Employment. On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”) published a final rule establishing a new standard for determining when and how two employers are “joint employers” of the same employees. This new standard amends the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National […]

The DOL Wants to Revise Overtime Rules

October 20, 2023 - The new rule would result in higher wages for millions of workers The Biden administration wants the Department of Labor (DOL) to rewrite the eligibility rules for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — and the change would result in higher wages for approximately 3.6M workers. An update is overdue On September […]

New Guidance from the EEOC About Harassment in the Workplace

October 17, 2023 - On October 2, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or “the Commission”) published its long-anticipated Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. It is consistent with the Commission’s Strategic Enforcement Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2028 published in September and includes new explicit protections for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with disabilities, those with a […]

Employee Handbook Language Under Scrutiny

September 13, 2023 - The NLRB is changing (again) the rules about work rules and handbooks A recent, divided decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB, or “the Board”) has once again changed the standard of review for employee handbook policies and how those policies affect an employee’s “right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, […]

New Legislation Requires NH Employers to Make “Reasonable Accommodations” for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers

August 28, 2023 - Among the 54 bills that Governor Sununu signed into law during the first week of August is House Bill 358, which is the final piece of what was Senate Bill 175 — a comprehensive bill to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes — and also known as New Hampshire’s MOMnibus package. The legislation has […]

The Future of Affirmative Action Everywhere

August 22, 2023 - How the Supreme Court’s decision for colleges and universities impacts employers Since the United States Supreme Court (USSC) ruled that using race in college and university admissions is unconstitutional, there has been a growing wave of challenges to employer DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs. Employers must prepare themselves for these challenges — and make […]

Becoming a Government Contractor

July 26, 2023 - Are you a business owner thinking about becoming a government contractor? There are many things to consider before taking the leap. While the process is complicated, federal government contracts can provide numerous opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Consider the sheer size of the market. The federal government is comprised of numerous agencies, […]

Managing AI in the Workplace

July 18, 2023 - The federal government is concerned about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and other automated systems in the workplace, particularly those systems used in the hiring process. Several government actions this year have provided a window into how regulating agencies are approaching the AI phenomenon. The government is actively engaged in the process […]

Affirmative Action Filing Deadline Approaches for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

June 5, 2023 - A deadline is coming up for employers who do business with the federal government. By June 29, 2023, all federal contractors and subcontractors with 50 or more employees and a single federal contract of $50,000 or more are expected to certify that their Affirmative Action Programs (AAP) are compliant. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance […]

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