Other Leaves: New Hampshire

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Diana K. Wieland, Sheehan Phinney

Summary

• There are various types of leave that may be available to an employee in New Hampshire. See Leaves of Absence.
• New Hampshire does not have a state family and medical leave law applicable to private employers, but private employers may voluntarily participate in the state's paid family leave program. See Family and Medical Leave.
• A covered employer must provide leave to crime victims to attend court or other proceedings related to the crime. See Crime Victim Leave.
• New Hampshire prohibits discrimination against members of the state's National Guard, state guard or militia. See Military Leave.
• An employee-veteran may choose not to work on Veterans Day without penalty, provided that the employee gives advance notice according to the employer's policies and procedures. See Veterans Day Leave.
• An employer must provide an employee with leave to assist in an emergency if they are a firefighter, rescue squad worker or emergency medical services member, and an employer may not terminate or discipline an eligible employee who misses work because they are responding to an emergency. See Emergency Responder Leave.
• An employer may not discriminate against an employee because the employee serves on a jury. See Jury Duty Leave.