New Hampshire Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview
New Hampshire (NH) · Labor law overview · Last reviewed July 2026
Overtime
Weekly (40 hr)
Minimum wage
Federal $7.25
Meal breaks
Required
Overtime
New Hampshire follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.
Minimum Wage
New Hampshire uses the federal $7.25 floor for covered employers.
Breaks
New Hampshire requires meal breaks for longer shifts.
Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay
New Hampshire has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.
New Hampshire Labor-Law Snapshot
A quick New Hampshire snapshot: the minimum wage is $7.25/hour (the federal floor), overtime is about $10.88/hour, New Hampshire has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due within 72 hours of the discharge on discharge.
For New Hampshire employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. New Hampshire requires meal breaks on longer shifts and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current New Hampshire figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.
Official Sources
More New Hampshire Guides
Labor Law Overview in Other States
New Hampshire Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main labor laws employers should know in New Hampshire?
The essentials are overtime (federal 40-hour weekly), minimum wage (the federal $7.25 floor), and breaks (meal breaks are required).
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