A New Hampshire employment contract allows you to outline the terms and conditions of a worker’s employment. The employment contract should outline specifics such as the duration of the employment, the financial compensation the employee will receive, and any non-disclosure or confidentiality clauses the employer may wish to include.
Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in New Hampshire
Before you start writing your New Hampshire employment contract, you need to be aware of the state labor laws and requirements.
At-Will
New Hampshire is an at-will employment state.
Minimum Wage Laws in New Hampshire
Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25
Premium Pay After Designated Hours: Weekly – 40
Employment/Age Certification in New Hampshire
Employment certificates are required in New Hampshire for minors under 16. However, employment certificates are not required for 16- and 17-year-olds to be employed. Employers must instead acquire and maintain on file a signed, written document from the minor’s parent or legal guardian allowing the employment.
Age certification is not required. However, the New Hampshire Department of Safety may issue age certificates for 16- and 17-year-olds as required.
Payday Requirements in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires employers to pay employees weekly or bi-weekly. Upon written permission from the New Hampshire Department of Labor, employees can be paid semi-monthly or monthly.
Minimum Periods for Breaks and Meals in New Hampshire
Minimum paid rest periods are not required in New Hampshire. Meal periods, however, are required. Employers must provide employees with a half an hour meal period after five consecutive hours of work unless it’s feasible for the employee to eat while working and is permitted to do so by the employer.
New Hampshire Employment Contract Sample
Download a New Hampshire employment contract template in PDF or Word format below.
