New Hampshire Employment Law

New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination covers employers with 6+ employees. Includes sexual orientation and gender identity protections.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

No

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$7.25

New Hampshire State Laws (1)

NH LAD

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 354-A:1 to 354-A:26

180 days
6+ employees

The New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination prohibits employment discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The Act covers employers with six or more employees and complaints must be filed within 180 days with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights.

Protected Classes

agesexracecolormarital statusphysical or mental disabilityreligious creednational originsexual orientationgender identity

Key Provisions

  • ✓Prohibits discrimination based on a comprehensive list of protected classes including sexual orientation and gender identity
  • ✓New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights investigates complaints and may hold hearings
  • ✓Covers all aspects of employment including hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, and terms of employment

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights180 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in New Hampshire

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in New Hampshire. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.New Hampshire laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in New Hampshire for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.