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Understanding Non-Compete Agreements and Their Future Impact: A Guide for Employers and Business Owners Non-compete agreements are a common legal tool used by businesses to protect […]

Pay compensation as a taboo topic is now a thing of the past, as a growing number of states and cities have adopted laws requiring transparency within the work-place. Generally, these pay transparency laws hold employers accountable by requiring either publicly or privately providing the salary ranges and benefits offered for job positions to both employees and potential employees.

The NH Supreme Court issued a decision on August 13, 2024 In the Matter of Gregory Landgraf and Natasha Landgraf. (2024 N. H. 41). The Court decided two issues transferred from the trial court by interlocutory appeal. The Court’s decision makes the payment of child support more expensive for SubChapter S shareholders and seems to create a windfall for child support recipients. Calculation of child support in these cases will require careful analysis.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous across all aspects of the workplace. However, while AI can certainly be a value-add, it comes with a variety of legal concerns including concerns about the confidentiality of data and communications, and questions about ownership rights.

On May 20, 2024, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law Bill H.659 (the “Bill”), amending certain sections of the Vermont Captive Insurance Act, 8 V.S.A. § 6001 et seq. (the “Captive Act” or “Act”), to better reflect current industry practices and eliminate unnecessary redundancies. The amendments become effective July 1, 2024.

Even the most seasoned organizational leaders and human resources teams should consider involving legal counsel to assist with complaints and allegations of workplace misconduct. Legal counsel can assist with workplace investigations in a variety of ways, from advising on the necessary steps to take to becoming directly involved and even conducting the investigation on behalf of the employer. It may even be best to let counsel conduct the investigation to ensure thoroughness and impartiality.