Employment / Immigration
Anti-Discrimination Law Adds Protection for New Hampshire Students
At the recommendation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, New Hampshire law now offers protections against discrimination for students in public schools. ...
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Updates Overtime Rule
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule that will purportedly make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for...
Read MoreClimate Change Within USCIS
Attorney Laura Hartz and Senior Immigration Paralegal Robin Vermette attended this year’s American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference in Florida. A common theme was...
Read MoreNew Hampshire Expands Ban on Non-Compete Agreements to Low-Wage Workers
Starting September 8, 2019, New Hampshire’s law prohibiting non-compete agreements for certain workers will be expanded to cover low-wage employees. Senate Bill 197 prohibits an...
Read MoreChanges to NH Public Employee Safety and Health Laws
The federal Occupational Safety & Health Act (“OSH Act”) does not apply to state employees. In an effort to address this perceived “safety void,” House...
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