State reference · NH
New Hampshire ADA + employment hiring law
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, RSA § 354-A. Enforced by New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination is codified at RSA § 354-A.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights
Agency website: https://www.nh.gov/hrc/
NH HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
6+ employees under RSA § 354-A:2 VII.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of New Hampshire case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for New Hampshire-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, codified at RSA § 354-A. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. NH HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in New Hampshire?
6+ employees under RSA § 354-A:2 VII.
How does New Hampshire interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. New Hampshire employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. NH HRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the New Hampshire statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: RSA § 354-A. Agency: New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights at https://www.nh.gov/hrc/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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