New Hampshire overtime.
New Hampshire layers its own overtime rules on top of the federal FLSA baseline.
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40
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$7.25
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federal rate
How New Hampshire calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Not required by state law
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your New Hampshire overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies NH rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Executive, administrative, and professional employees
New Hampshire follows federal weekly overtime rules.
New Hampshire Department of Labor
(603) 271-3176
https://www.nh.gov/labor
New Hampshire at a glance
New Hampshire's economy reached $96.5 billion in real GDP in 2024, growing 3.2% from the prior year. The state has a diversified economy with no single dominant industry, featuring strength in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and tourism. New Hampshire benefits from having no state income tax or sales tax.
Industries with frequent overtime
Healthcare and Social Assistance
As the largest employment sector in New Hampshire, healthcare workers including nurses, aides, and medical technicians frequently work overtime to provide patient care.
Manufacturing
New Hampshire's advanced manufacturing sector, particularly high-tech equipment and electronic components, employs workers who often work extended hours during production cycles.
Retail and Hospitality
Retail workers and hospitality staff at tourist destinations like the White Mountains and Seacoast region commonly work overtime during peak tourist seasons and holidays.
Technology
The state's smart manufacturing and high-technology sector often requires software developers and engineers to work overtime on project deadlines.
New Hampshire overtime FAQ
New Hampshire follows federal FLSA requirements, mandating overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. With the minimum wage at $7.25 per hour (federal rate), the minimum overtime rate is $10.88 per hour.
You have 36 months (3 years) to file a wage claim for unpaid wages with the New Hampshire Department of Labor under state law. For federal FLSA claims, you have 2 years, or 3 years if the violation was willful.
Under New Hampshire law, employers who willfully withhold wages may face statutory penalties of 10% of unpaid wages per day for up to 10 days, potentially doubling your claim. Federal penalties can include back pay, liquidated damages (double wages), and civil fines up to $1,000 per violation.
Filing a wage claim in New Hampshire
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
Gather all documentation including pay stubs, time records, and employment agreements
Complete the Wage Claim form available on the New Hampshire Department of Labor website
Submit the form online via the Wage Claim Web Form, or by mail, fax, or email
You may also file with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or pursue a private lawsuit
New Hampshire law specifically prohibits employers from requiring nurses or nurse assistants to work mandatory overtime. While nurses can voluntarily work overtime, employers cannot mandate it. This protection is particularly important given that healthcare is the state's largest employment sector.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the New Hampshire Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.