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What is the current condition of NH's employment situation?

Where are we going from here and what are the trends to look for in today;s marketplace?

Click Full Article for a unique perspective from the front lines, provided by Bernie Sparks of Sparks Employment Group.

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Interns (or trainees) may need to be paid for their services to employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA broadly defines the term "employ" which includes "to suffer or permit to work." The following key points will help employers determine whether or not an unpaid intern or trainee should be properly classified as a paid employee. Click Full Article for more information.

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President Obama has signed legislation that will retroactively provide unemployment benefits to people who have been out of work for six months or more. Click Full Article for details.

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Payroll-related errors can cost you and your business penalties and fines that could break your financial back. What kind of mistakes? Failure to make timely payroll tax deposits. Misclassifying non-exempt employees or independent contractors. The list of errors goes on and on. Check out 11 of the worst, most costly risks involved in payroll decisions and handling payroll. Click "Full Article."
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  Payroll Issues

Final paychecks can involve a variety of regulations regarding withholding and the timing of the payments - and failure to comply can result in penalties. Click "Full Article" for a rundown on what is involved when your company gives departing employees their last paychecks.
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  Handbook Issues

Equal Opportunity: Don't take chances because it's the law. Make sure your employee handbook describes your intent to avoid discrimination of any kind. Click "Full Article" to find out more.
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  Risk/Trouble Reduction

Murder is one of the leading causes of on-the-job death. Murder and other violence is a threat in the workplace, not just from coworkers, but also from customers, clients, and outsiders. There are steps management and employees can take to lessen these threats of violence.
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