Nixon, Raiche, Vogelman,
Barry & Slawsky, P.A. represents employees in all types
of disputes with their employers. We handle wrongful discharge
and discrimination claims, and negotiate employee’s
severance packages with employers.
New Hampshire workers do have rights!
As times change, the rights of employees at the work place
are gaining increased protection by state and federal governments,
and by the Courts. Among the best known changes are the “Family
And Medical Leave Act,” which requires covered employers
to provide up to 12 weeks of leave per year to a qualified
employee due to birth of a child, having a family member with
a severe medical condition, or being sick or disabled himself
or herself.
The “Americans With Disabilities Act” prohibits
discrimination against employees with disabilities; and requires
employers to make “reasonable accommodations”
for employees and applicants with disabilities.
Federal age discrimination legislation prohibits age discrimination
against persons age 40 or over.
New Hampshire state laws also prohibit employers from firing
employees after work-related injuries under certain circumstances.
The “Fair Labor Standards Act” and the State
minimum wage and overtime laws require payment at time and
one half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week under
most circumstances. Important and constantly changing new
laws also afford employees with important rights to continue
medical insurance coverage under certain circumstances after
employment is terminated, and also protect employees from
“wrongful discharge.” In addition, employees may
pursue contractual rights due to obligations assumed by employers
through company handbooks or written policies and procedures.
It’s important to know your rights as a New Hampshire
worker. If you have a question about your rights, you should
consult your family lawyer. Under some circumstances, the
New Hampshire Department of Labor may also be able to assist
you in explaining workers’ rights, and in enforcing
those rights.
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