New Hampshire Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity, race, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, religious creed, national origin, and sexual orientation. Applies to employers with 6 or more employees.

New Hampshire's minimum wage is tied to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The state does not have a higher state minimum wage. Tipped employees may be paid as low as $3.27 per hour if tips bring them to the minimum wage.

Employers must provide a copy of any noncompete agreement to potential employees before acceptance of a job offer. Noncompete agreements are invalid and unenforceable for "low-wage" employees (those earning 200% or less of the federal minimum wage, currently $14.50/hour or less).

New Hampshire's PFML program is a voluntary insurance plan (not a mandate) providing 60% wage replacement for up to 6 weeks per year for qualifying events. Employers and individuals can choose to purchase coverage. The maximum weekly benefit for 2025 is approximately $2,032.

Protects employees from retaliation for reporting violations of law, refusing to perform illegal acts, or participating in investigations. Employers cannot discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against whistleblowing employees.

New Hampshire is not a right-to-work state. Employers are prohibited from requiring employees to agree not to join a labor organization as a condition of employment. Collective bargaining agreements may include union security clauses.