Employment / Immigration
New 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...
Read MoreChange in Law For a Youth Working at Night
Employers need to be mindful of a New Hampshire law that took effect on July 14, 2019 regarding youth employment and working nights. Under the...
Read MoreMedical Marijuana is Not Prohibited Worker’s Compensation Expense Under State Law
The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently ruled that New Hampshire’s therapeutic cannabis (or “medical marijuana”) law does not prohibit workers’ compensation insurance carriers from reimbursing...
Read MoreNOTICE: NH & US Departments of Labor Team Up to Offer Employer Training Seminars
The New Hampshire Department of Labor (NH-DOL) is once again teaming up with the U.S. Department of Labor to provide training seminars across the state. ...
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