Labor Laws

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New Hampshire law seeks to balance the needs of businesses with those of workers. From breastfeeding protections for working mothers to family and medical leave, every year, the Legislature debates new ways to refine this balance. Learn about the latest proposals here. Are you interested in the debate over the minimum wage? Check out our topic page on the Minimum Wage.

Critical Bills

HB 113 (2021) Require employers to pay for unused vacation upon termination

HB 231 (2021) Require employers to accommodate breastfeeding

HB 590 (2021) Require employers to provide paid sick time

HB 610 (2021) Housing Conservation Planning Program, require accommodations for pregnant employees, require space and breaks for breastfeeding employees, other banking laws

SB 61 (2021) Right-to-Work bill

SB 64 (2021) Protect COVID-19-related leave for employees

SB 67 (2021) Require employers to provide paid sick time

SB 68 (2021) Require accommodations for pregnant employees

SB 69 (2021) Require space and breaks for breastfeeding employees

SB 161 (2021) Limit collection of unemployment overpayments

What's happening now

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Should NH freeze the tipped minimum wage if Congress raises the federal minimum wage?

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Ban credit history in employment decisions?

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Breastfeeding

Employment Discrimination

Family and Medical Leave

Public Employee Contract Revisions

Right-to-Work Law

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