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What is Authorized Employee Representation?
A proposed rule would enable third-party employee representatives — including union reps — to join OSHA inspections. We knew it was coming. Earlier this year, the...
Read MoreEmployee Handbook Language Under Scrutiny
The NLRB is changing (again) the rules about work rules and handbooks A recent, divided decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB, or “the Board”)...
Read MoreSounding the Alarm
OSHA’s Heat-Hazard Alert and the Employer’s Responsibilities This year’s extreme summer heat recently prompted action from the White House. In late July, President Biden requested that...
Read MoreEmphasizing the “Personal” in PPE
OSHA seeks to ensure the “proper fit” of personal protective equipment in the construction industry The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently clarified some language...
Read MoreNew Legislation Requires NH Employers to Make “Reasonable Accommodations” for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
Among the 54 bills that Governor Sununu signed into law during the first week of August is House Bill 358, which is the final piece...
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