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New Hampshire Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: RSA 279:21
New Hampshire minimum wage aligns with federal $7.25/hr rate ($3.26 tipped direct wage). Weekly overtime required at 1.5x over 40 hours.
Employee Statutory Rights (NH)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 consecutive hours.
- ✓ 1.5x overtime pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (NH)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $3.26/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide regular paydays at least weekly or biweekly.
- § Maintain payroll records for at least 3 years.
New Hampshire Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation RSA 279:21, the 2026 minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does New Hampshire mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
New Hampshire follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in New Hampshire take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
New Hampshire permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $3.99/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $3.26/hr.
Common New Hampshire Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to provide mandatory meal breaks.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Unlawful pay deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate New Hampshire Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from RSA 279:21
Based on New Hampshire labor code standards (RSA 279:21), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in New Hampshire
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & NH Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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