November 2024

 

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New Hampshire Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 1169), which expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of traits associated with race, including hair texture and hairstyles. House Bill 1169 takes effect on Sept. 1, 2024.

New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug.  13, 2024.

New Hampshire Adds Lactation Accommodations

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 358), which requires employers to provide unpaid time for employees to express milk. House Bill 358 takes effect on July 1, 2025.

New Hampshire Clarifies Tip Sharing and Pooling

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 269), which clarifies the circumstances in which an employer may administer a tip pool or tip-sharing agreement. Senate Bill 269 takes effect on Sept.  26, 2023.

New Hampshire establishes voluntary paid family leave program

New Hampshire has enacted legislation, which creates a voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance wage replacement program for employers. To participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) Insurance Plan, employers can contract with the state's selected provider (MetLife) or their own provider. Eligible employees may purchase NH PFML for themselves if their employers do not provide NH PFML insurance or an equivalent benefit.

New Hampshire amends child labor laws

This notice is to inform you about how New Hampshire has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 345), which amends its child labor laws. Senate Bill 345 is effective immediately.

New Hampshire - Medical marijuana may be a reasonable accommodation

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that an employee may be entitled to use medical marijuana as an accommodation under the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination (NHLAD).

New Hampshire permits electronic retention of wage & hour records

New Hampshire enacted legislation (House Bill 258) that allows employers to retain wage and hour records electronically. House Bill 258 takes effect on June 22, 2021.

New Hampshire expands anti-discrimination protections

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 608) that expands gender identity protections. House Bill 608 is effective immediately.

New Hampshire Amends Pay Frequency Requirements

New Hampshire has modified its pay frequency requirements. Previously, employers were required to pay all wages at regular pay periods not to exceed 14 days. The amendment now requires employers to pay all wages due to the employee within eight days after the expiration of the work week if the employee is paid weekly, or within 15 days after the expiration of the work week if the employee is paid biweekly. 
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