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Death benefits for teachers

The nation may not have a solution to its devastating increase in mass shootings, but teachers in New Hampshire will at least have some consolation if they find themselves caught in the crossfire. Legislators recently passed HB 1415, which provides "Death benefits" for a school employee killed "in the line of duty."

The measure, expected to be signed by Gov. Chris Sununu, will provide $100,000 to the family of any public school employee killed in an act of violence."Our educators and school employees are there to protect New Hampshire children in our schools in the event that New Hampshire does have to face such a horrific event like a school shooting or other act of violence," said Democratic supporter Kristina Schultz. "We need to have the same line of duty benefit for them to show that we honor and respect their service, that they might put themselves in harm's way to save our children." (Photo: Gerald Herbert/AP)

The world of employment law is vast and complex, and getting more confusing every day. It's next to impossible to keep track of the myriad updates to federal, state and local policies affecting employers. Here's a look at a few updates from this past week:
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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.