Blog Posts from Labor & Employment
Understanding Non-Compete Agreements and Their Future Impact
Nov 21, 2024
Non-compete agreements are a common legal tool used by businesses to protect their interests and prevent employees from taking confidential knowledge or competitive advantage to other companies. However, recent regulatory changes, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposed rule, are making significant waves in the world of non-competes, sparking debates on their enforceability and fairness.
A Growing Trend: Transparency in the Workplace
Oct 21, 2024
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. .
Best of 603 Votes us Top in Criminal Defense, Employment Law, Family Law and Bankruptcy Law
Sep 24, 2024
We are honored to take home 4 prestigious awards from Manchester Radio Group's 'Best of the 603" awards, based on popular votes from the community.
Attorneys Present & Exhibit at VT SHRM Annual Conference
Sep 16, 2024
Attorneys Jeremy Grant and Gary Karnedy presented "Emotionally Balanced AI: Navigating the Shifting Legal Boundaries for Using AI in HR Decision Making" at the Annual Conference of the Vermont Society of Human Resources Management (VT SHRM) in September
Best Lawyers in America Names 24 Primmer Attorneys to List
Aug 21, 2024
For the past 41 years, the law firm of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has had attorneys named on the Best Lawyers in America list. This year, the firm had 24 attorneys recognized by the 2025 edition of the publication.
From Innovation to Protection: AI’s Influence on Confidentiality and Intellectual Property in the Workplace
Aug 09, 2024
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.
Primmer Named ‘Top Law Firm in NH’-2024
Jul 10, 2024
Business NH Magazine has named Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer as a Top Law Firm in New Hampshire.
Workplace Misconduct Investigations: How Involving Legal Counsel can Help Employers Mitigate Risk for their Organization
Jul 01, 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.
Exempt Employees May Be Due for a Raise
May 21, 2024
On April 23, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor published a final rule updating these exemptions by increasing the minimum salary requirements.
Beginning on July 1, 2024, the minimum annual salary to qualify for the EAP exemption will increase from $35,568 to $43,888; on January 1, 2025, it will increase to $58,656. For highly compensated employees, the minimum annual salary will increase on July 1, 2024 from $107,432 to $132,964; on January 1, 2025, it will increase to $151,164.
Be Careful Not To Discriminate When Requiring An Employee To Transfer To A New Department
Apr 23, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that a job transfer could serve as the basis of a discrimination claim under Title VII, without a showing of “significant” harm. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, the Court rejected a significant harm requirement to bring such a claim, indicating that the claimant need only show some injury in their employment.