New Hampshire Employment Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced New Hampshire employment attorneys who handle NHLAD discrimination, wage, retaliation, and wrongful-termination claims for workers across Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Portsmouth. Whether you're facing a healthcare termination, a tech retaliation, or a non-compete dispute, we'll match you with the right attorney — at no cost.

File with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (NHCHR) within 180 days. NHCHR has a work-share with the EEOC.
Race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and marital status. NHLAD has broader coverage than federal Title VII.
Sometimes. New Hampshire applies a reasonableness test on time, geography, scope, and protectable interest. RSA 275:70 requires that non-competes be disclosed before the prospective employee accepts the position. Healthcare professional non-competes have additional notice requirements.
New Hampshire's minimum wage tracks the federal FLSA at $7.25/hour.
Not a mandatory state program. The Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan is a voluntary program offered through MetLife, with state-funded benefits for state employees and tax credits for participating private employers.
No. RSA 281-A:42 prohibits retaliation for workers' comp claims.
Not without legal review. NHLAD and federal claims often remain valuable. ADEA releases (40+) require 21 days to consider and 7-day revocation.

Why Do You Need a Employment Attorney in New Hampshire?

The New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination (NHLAD, N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and marital status at employers with 6+ employees. Charges are filed with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (NHCHR) within 180 days. New Hampshire is at-will with a public-policy exception (Cloutier v. Great A&P Tea Co.). Non-competes are evaluated under a reasonableness test; healthcare professional non-competes require notice (RSA 329:31-a). Non-competes also require advance disclosure under RSA 275:70 (must be presented to prospective employees before they accept). New Hampshire minimum wage tracks federal $7.25/hour. New Hampshire has no state paid sick or family leave but operates a voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave program (Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan).

When Do You Need a Employment Attorney in New Hampshire?

Our network includes New Hampshire employment attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Employment Cases in New Hampshire

From the moment you connect with a New Hampshire employment attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Missing the 180-day NHCHR filing deadline
Signing a severance release without consulting an attorney
Talking to HR without documenting in writing afterward
Not preserving emails, Slack, and texts before being locked out
Posting about the dispute on social media
Accepting a final paycheck waiver without legal review

Common New Hampshire Employment Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do New Hampshire Employment Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

New Hampshire employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. NHLAD, NH Wage Statute, NH Whistleblower Protection Act, and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.

What Can Your New Hampshire Employment Compensation Include?

Back Pay
Lost wages and benefits from termination to judgment under NHLAD and federal law. Uncapped.
Front Pay
Future lost earnings when reinstatement isn't feasible.
Compensatory Damages
Emotional distress and out-of-pocket losses. Federal Title VII / ADA cap $50K–$300K. NHLAD allows compensatory damages.
Punitive Damages
Generally not available under NHLAD; New Hampshire common law disfavors punitive damages except where authorized by statute. Federal Title VII / ADA punitives subject to federal cap.
Liquidated Damages
New Hampshire Wage Statute: liquidated damages for unpaid wages. FLSA: doubles unpaid wages. ADEA: doubles back pay for willful violations.
Attorney Fees and Costs
Prevailing employees recover reasonable attorney fees under NHLAD, NH Wage Statute, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and FMLA.
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