New Hampshire

Workplace Rights & Wrongful Termination in New Hampshire

At-will employment, illegal reasons to be fired, pay issues, and harassment.

The basics

• Most U.S. jobs are 'at-will,' meaning either side can usually end the job for almost any reason — but firing someone for an ILLEGAL reason (discrimination based on a protected class, or retaliation for protected activity) is not allowed.
• Minimum wage, overtime, and final-paycheck rules come from a mix of federal law (FLSA) and your state's law, whichever gives you more.
• Discrimination and harassment claims often have strict, short deadlines to file with an agency (for example the EEOC or a state agency).
• Independent-contractor vs employee status affects many of these rights.

What to check

• Whether the reason for an action could be an illegal one (protected class / retaliation).
• The deadline to file with the EEOC or your state agency — these are often short.
• Your pay records, hours, offer letter, and any employee handbook.
• Whether you were classified correctly as an employee vs contractor.

The specifics — exact deadlines, dollar limits, and procedures — vary in New Hampshire and change over time. For your situation, ask Lexi or check your state’s official court self-help center or housing/consumer agency.