What does the law say about employment discrimination? How do you know if you have a case in New Hampshire? How long do you have to file a claim? Find these answers and more in this detailed review of New Hampshire's employment discrimination laws.

Frequently asked questions about employment discrimination in New Hampshire. 

1. What kinds of employment discrimination are against the law in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire employees are entitled to protections against unfair discrimination under the patchwork quilt of combined Federal and New Hampshire state laws. These laws combine to provide many employees with protection against discrimination in the workplace on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, gender expression and identity, national origin, disability, military status, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information and pregnancy.

The state and federal laws against discrimination are not identical. This means the type and extent of available protections can vary under the law. For example, the New Hampshire discrimination law is applicable to employers with as few as 6 employees, but federal protections only apply to employers with over 20 employees. Therefore, if you are a New Hampshire employee, employed by an employer with ten employees, you may have protection under the state discrimination law, but not under the federal law.  Another example is found in what protections the two laws offer. New Hampshire law offers protection for marital status, while the federal law does not. The time limit for bringing these types of claims also varies under state and federal law and you may have as few as 180 days from the date of discrimination to file a claim.