New Hampshire Employment Laws

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Many aspects of employment, from wages and benefits to inclusion and opportunity, are regulated by a network of federal and state laws. For example, an employer that refuses to hire women may face lawsuits for sex discrimination. Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the employment laws of New Hampshire, with legalese-free explanations of the laws that affect most workers. In this section you will find information about your right to at least minimum wage, payment of overtime, meal periods, protection from discrimination, the right to "blow the whistle" on your employer without fear of being fired, and more. Click on a link below to learn more about New Hampshire employment laws.

Learn About New Hampshire Employment Laws

  • New Hampshire Overtime Laws

    General information about New Hampshire's overtime law, including overtime calculation methods, how to file a claim for unpaid overtime, and a review of federal overtime law.

  • New Hampshire Legal Holidays Laws

    Basic summary of New Hampshire's legal holidays, such as Memorial Day, which are holidays set aside by the state on which state employees typically receive paid time off.

  • New Hampshire Right to Work Laws

    Summary of "right to work" laws, which prohibit unions from requiring non-union workers to pay fees to cover benefits they still receive from the union (not enacted in New Hampshire).

  • New Hampshire Wage and Hour Laws

    Overview of New Hampshire's wage and hour laws, with details about provisions regulating the minimum wage, overtime rules, meal and rest periods, and more.

  • New Hampshire Whistleblower Law

    Basics of New Hampshire's whistleblower law, which prohibits any public employer from retaliating against employees who contact authorities about illegal or unethical actions by the employer.

  • New Hampshire Civil Statute of Limitations

    Summary of New Hampshire's civil statute of limitations, which consists of time limits for would-be plaintiffs to file civil actions typically ranging from two to three years.

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