by Alyssa Turcotte | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog, HR Tips
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new rule that will overhaul overtime wage payment in the United States. The new rule will more than double the salary threshold that employees must meet to qualify for overtime wage payment exemption—a...
by Alyssa Turcotte | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, Business Insurance Tips
Are you prepared if disaster strikes? From fires to floods, and earthquakes to hurricanes, disaster can strike anytime, anywhere, and often with little to no advance warning. According to the Insurance Information Institute, as many as 40 percent of businesses forced...
by Alyssa Turcotte | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Cyber Crime
As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy will only continue to grow. The continued rise in the amount of information stored and transferred electronically has resulted in a...
by Alyssa Turcotte | Mar 2, 2016 | Blog
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited violations at the annual National Safety Council Congress and Expo. The agency reports the leading causes of workplace injuries during its fiscal year (October...
by Alyssa Turcotte | Jan 18, 2016 | Blog, Winter Safety Tips
New Hampshire (NH) winters can be harsh. We witnessed this first hand in 2015 where record cold and snowfall pummeled the majority of the state. You know it was a tough winter when “ice dams” and “frozen pipes” become a mainstream topic of discussion around the office...