New Hampshire HB1663 protects employment for members of the general court by requiring employers to allow them to leave work for voting sessions.

New Hampshire HB1663 amends RSA 275 to protect employment for members of the general court. Employers must allow these members to leave work to attend voting sessions each year, regardless of accrued paid time off. Employers can require members to use vacation or personal leave, with unpaid leave as a last resort. Employers violating these provisions face civil penalties, with appeals possible. This law applies to employers with 25 or more employees.

New Hampshire HB1663 protects employment for members of the general court by requiring employers to allow them to leave work for voting sessions.

New Hampshire HB1663 amends RSA 275 to protect employment for members of the general court. Employers must allow these members to leave work to attend voting sessions each year, regardless of accrued paid time off. Employers can require members to use vacation or personal leave, with unpaid leave as a last resort. Employers violating these provisions face civil penalties, with appeals possible. This law applies to employers with 25 or more employees.