Employment law in United States — New Hampshire | Esheria Regulatory Atlas

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Employment law in United States — New Hampshire

Employer duties, worker rights, contracts, workplace standards, and labour relations. These records come from release legal-2026.07.26-907 and link directly to stored legal text.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 200:36. Medical Examination of School Personnel.

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    School personnel must undergo a pre-employment medical examination, and the school board may require further exams during employment; a religious objection can exempt a person unless authorities find a health hazard.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 275:61. Definitions.

    1 provisions

    This section defines key terms used in the subdivision, including crime, employee, employer, immediate family, and victim.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 482:73. Employment of Assistants.

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    A municipality may, through its local legislative body, hire engineers, counsel, and others, and pay other expenses tied to proceedings under this subdivision.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 279:29. Civil Actions.

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    An employee paid less than the statutory minimum wage may sue to recover the unpaid amount, plus costs and possible attorney’s fees. The commissioner may also take the wage claim and pursue collection at the employee’s request.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 275:38-a. Non-Retaliation Provision.

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    An employer may not punish or discriminate against an employee for filing complaints, taking part in related proceedings, or discussing wages.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 273:26. Strikes; Lockouts.

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    If the commissioner learns of a serious strike or lockout, he must contact the employer and employees within 3 days and try to settle the dispute by mediation or arbitration.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 273:11. Prosecutions; Injunctions.

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    The commissioner may investigate and prosecute offenses, and may seek injunctive relief in court against an employer or owner, with the attorney general’s consent.

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    RSA 273:11-a. Civil Penalties.

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    The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for covered title violations, usually after a hearing, and must generally issue one written warning to the employer first.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 31:19-b. Deferred Compensation Plan Trusts.

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    Eligible employers may set up deferred compensation plans and related trusts, and they must transfer deferred amounts to the trust within a reasonable time after the trust is established.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 105:4. Employment.

    1 provisions

    The selectmen, or a superintendent acting under their direction, may employ police officers.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 41:9-b. Employee Candidate Background Checks.

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    A town may require background checks and fingerprint-based criminal history checks for certain job candidates before a final offer, and candidates must provide the release form and fingerprints.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 277:35-a. Petition for Review.

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    If an employer retaliates against an employee for exercising rights under this chapter, the employee may ask the commissioner to review the action.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 277:37. Statements.

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    Employers covered by RSA 277 must immediately send the commissioner a statement with their name, address, business, and approximate number of employees.

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  • United States — New Hampshire

    RSA 277:13-a. Petition for Inspection.

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    An employee may ask the commissioner to inspect the employee’s workplace, and the commissioner must arrange the inspection within a reasonable time after receiving the petition.

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