Recently Passed Labor Laws become effective January 2006

RSA 273: 11-a, I - Increase the civil penalty that the commissioner may impose from $1,000 to $2,500 RSA 273:11-a


RSA 275:51,I - Empowers the commissioner to hold hearings and investigate charges of violations of the labor protection statutes either on his or her own motion or on an employee complaint.RSA 275:51


RSA 275:51,V - Adds the department of labor as a party entitled to initiate a wage claim and extends the period in which to file a wage claim from 18 months to 36 months. RSA 275:51


RSA 275 48:I - Allows voluntary deductions from wages for loans, accidental overpayments, tuition, and certain time off. RSA 275:48


Sample Authorization For Voluntary Payroll Deduction Form (download)

RSA 275:61 thru 65 - establishes the crime victim employment leave act which requires that employers allow employees who are victim of certain crimes to leave work to attend court or other legal or investigative proceedings associated with the prosecution of the crime. RSA 275:61 RSA 275:62 RSA 275:63 RSA 275:64 RSA 275:65
Reminder:

Effective October 22, 2005 RSA 275:48,I Subparagraph (e) - allows deductions in wages when requested by the employee for contributions to political action committee.RSA 275:48


Effective January 1, 2005 RSA 275:43-b - allows an employer to prorate the salary of an employee who is terminated for cause and an amendment to RSA 275:48, I added paragraph (d) subparagraphs (1) & (2) allowing an employer to withhold certain items from an employee's wages when the employee requests the withholding in writing. RSA 275:43-b