POTUS is an acronym for the President of the United States.  Many people have strong opinions, some negative and some positive, about the President.  However, for most employees it would be a mistake for them to think they have the right of freedom of speech to express their political opinions in the private work place.  Freedom of speech relates to restrictions on the government's ... more

For the 31st consecutive year, the H&K elves have been hard at work shopping and wrapping for two young children. We want them to have the best Christmas ever! Every year the firm “adopts” children through the Front Door Agency. Employees of the firm donate generously so everything on the children’s wish lists can be purchased. The team effort culminates with a fun ... more

As the calendar year comes to an end, there will be holiday parties and other social gatherings amongst co-workers.  Whether it is an employer-sponsored holiday party, a social gathering of co-workers at one of their homes, or merely going out to a local restaurant to catch up, it is important for workers to understand that what happens outside the office does not stay outside ... more

If you are unhappy with your current employer either because of compensation, a bad working relationship with your boss, or perhaps the job is either not enough or too challenging, there are a variety of things you should consider when changing jobs. Most New Hampshire employees are employees at will which under New Hampshire law means they can be fired or quit with or ... more

Employment agreements are not uncommon with sales personnel, executives, or other key employees and can contain critical terms as to compensation and employee benefits and restrictions when you leave your former employer.  Stock options as part of the overall employment compensation in a publicly traded company may be easier to liquidate without effecting the employee’s ... more