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U.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 MoreReporting Workplace Incidents and Drug Testing Policies
Last fall, OSHA softened its position about safety incentive programs and post-accident drug testing — and backed away from a previous position about how those...
Read MoreFERC Rules That RSA 362-H is Preempted by Federal Law
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) recently ruled that a statute requiring New Hampshire electric distribution companies to solicit power purchase proposals from certain wood-burning...
Read MoreAnticipating OSHA’s Upcoming HCS Update
The delay in releasing OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) update wasn’t all that surprising. Instead of the anticipated February 2019 release, rulemaking is now on...
Read MoreNIMBY Arguments in New Hampshire
NIMBY, or “Not in My Back Yard,” is a term used to describe opponents of renewable energy projects concerned about local impacts. But what happens...
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