Blog Posts from Labor & Employment
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.
Employment Law Team Named Best in Vermont
Apr 04, 2024
Vermont Business Magazine named Primmer as the Best Employment Law Team in Vermont for 2024 for the third year in a row
Top 10 Reasons Employers Need an Employee Handbook
Jan 05, 2024
Top 10 Reasons Employers Need an Employee Handbook. Make it Your New Year’s Resolution to Adopt an Employee Handbook or Update Your Existing Handbook for Workplace Success
2024 Shareholder Announcement: John H. Wallace
Jan 01, 2024
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce
John H. Wallace was elected as a shareholder of the firm, effective January 1, 2024.
Shireen Hart Named to Board of Directors of Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Oct 05, 2023
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently voted in six new board members, including attorney Shireen Hart with Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer. Shireen maintains a thriving healthcare and employment law practice in Vermont.