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NHLABORNET
Application and Rules

1. NHLABORNET: What is it? NHLABORNET is an electronic (e-mail) discussion group. It was created and it is hosted by Sheehan Phinney. It is a free service. It was designed to address the needs and concerns of human resources professionals in New Hampshire. Participation in NHLABORNET (e.g., sending, responding to or simply reviewing posted messages) does not create an attorney-client relationship between the participant and Sheehan Phinney.

2. How to become a Netter. To post a message on NHLABORNET you need to register by completing, signing and sending the application form to Sheehan Phinney as indicated below. Membership is free, but members must agree to abide by NHLABORNET's rules.

A. Proper Posting Procedures: Proper ID's required. In order for you to properly post to NHLABORNET and receive messages, your "To" and "From" e-mail addresses must be exactly the same. Alias addresses are refused.

4. Not Legal Advice. Postings on NHLABORNET should not be considered as legal or professional advice. Action should not be taken on the basis of any posting without appropriate consultation with counsel.

5. Messages are NOT Confidential: Be Careful! Postings on NHLABORNET should not be considered confidential. Avoid postings that contain details about individual employees, applicants or others. Postings identify you and your company. Be careful what you post. Messages go out to all Netters.

6. Watch the REPLY button! This is a list-serve. As such, the "Reply Function" launches messages to the entire list. This is not the way e-mail usually operates, so please be careful!

7. For Members only please. Do not forward any information posted on NHLABORNET. Postings are for the information of NHLABORNET participants only. If postings are routinely forwarded to other parties, this would jeopardize the purposes of the discussion group.

8. Courtesy and Professionalism are NHLABORNET Cornerstones. Discussion on NHLABORNET should be as pleasant and professional as possible. Personal attacks, put-downs, and profanity have no place in this discussion group. Participants agree not to hold any party liable for information obtained on NHLABORNET.

9. "Just the facts Ma'am". Be brief and precise in postings on NHLABORNET. Remember that you are asking your colleagues to use their valuable time to read and respond to your message. Make sure your message states the exact question you want answered.

10. Include a caption for each message. Limit postings on NHLABORNET to one subject at a time, and include a brief but meaningful "subject line." Responses to questions should use the same subject line, so that the discussion "string" can be more easily followed.

11. No anonymous postings allowed. When posting a question or response on NHLABORNET, always include your name, title, place of employment, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers.

12. Off-line Messages. Sometimes it is preferable to respond privately to a question posted on NHLABORNET. In such cases, a fax, telephone call, or private e-mail message should be used. Remember that if you use the Reply function on your e-mail program when responding to a posting, your response will go to everyone on NHLABORNET. If you intended it to be a private message, this will be embarrassing to you and annoying to everyone else on NHLABORNET.

13. Other Administrative Postings. Not all messages should be sent to the list. Please properly direct your emails.

A. E-mails to the Moderator or Systems Administrator. Messages to the NHLABORNET Moderator, Jim Reidy or Sheehan Phinney Marketing Department, Liz Teasck (e.g., "I'll be out of the office" or "There seems to be a problem with my e-mail") should be sent directly to: jreidy@sheehan.com or eteasck@sheehan.com NOT the entire list.

B. Changes in Membership Status/Address. All requests for changes to your account (i.e., e-mail address changes, adds, deletions, vacation suspensions, etc.) must be made at least 48 hours prior to implementation.

14. No Soliciting PLEASE! Please do not use NHLABORNET for commercial or proprietary work. Advertising or soliciting of any type is not welcome, with the exception of vacancy notices in the human resource field or references to specifically helpful materials or programs.

15. Sorry, No Answer. Over the bounce limit/automatic unsubscribe. In the event that your e-mail system fails or refuses e-mail from NHLABORNET, you will automatically be un-subscribed from the list. Once the problem with your e-mail system is corrected, it is your responsibility to contact the Moderator of NHLABORNET and request reinstatement.

16. Tell Your Friends and Colleagues about NHLABORNET. Share the news about NHLABORNET. However, please don't share information about how to post messages with non-members. If you know people who want to know more about and join NHLABORNET please have them go to www.sheehan.com, go to "Links" and click on "NHLABORNET".