best practices

Introduction

Accessibility is well known as a requirement for parking, pathways, bathrooms, buildings, and programs. What is lesser known is the benefit accessible design provides to all citizens. The following addresses going beyond the minimum requirements for accessibility to create an inclusive and welcoming community that provides for the current and future needs of its citizens.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 was established to control the employment of unauthorized aliens in the United States and to protect authorized workers from unfair immigration-related employment practices.  Among other things, the Act requires employers to timely and properly complete I-9 forms for covered individuals.  On August 1^st, 2023, the government issued an updated version of the form.  All employers must begin using this form by November 1, 2023.  As of November 1, 2023, this new version will be the only acceptab

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter and colder, and going outside to exercise in New Hampshire takes more effort and increased motivation. Granite Staters are not alone; almost 60 percent of adults report being less active during the winter months, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. Cold temperatures and less sunlight may make you want to curl up under the covers for longer, but staying active is just as important to physical and mental health in winter as at other times of the year.

Have you experienced challenges recently when trying to hire and retain quality employees? If so, you are not alone!

Are your employees financially fit? If they are like many Americans, the answer is no.  Recent statistics paint a troubling picture:

Fifteen years after New Hampshire state law allowed towns and cities to form their own stormwater utilities, not a single municipality has successfully enacted one.