Final Paycheck Laws in New Hampshire
When a New Hampshire employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: Wages must be paid in full within 72 hours of a discharge. Employees who are laid off must be paid by the next regular payday. RSA 275:44, I and III
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | Wages must be paid in full within 72 hours of a discharge. Employees who are laid off must be paid by the next regular payday. Source: RSA 275:44, I and III |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | Wages are due by the next regular payday, or within 72 hours if the employee gave at least one pay period's notice. Source: RSA 275:44, II |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Vacation pay, personal days, holiday pay and sick pay count as wages when due if they are part of the employer's practice or policy, so payout at separation depends on that policy. Source: RSA 275:43, V |
More New Hampshire employment law
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- All New Hampshire employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in New Hampshire?
Wages must be paid in full within 72 hours of a discharge. Employees who are laid off must be paid by the next regular payday.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in New Hampshire?
Wages are due by the next regular payday, or within 72 hours if the employee gave at least one pay period's notice.
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in New Hampshire?
Vacation pay, personal days, holiday pay and sick pay count as wages when due if they are part of the employer's practice or policy, so payout at separation depends on that policy.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.