New Hampshire Employment Contract: Definition, Key Considerations

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What is a New Hampshire Employment Contract?

A New Hampshire employment contract is a legal agreement executed by an employer and an employee who is hired to do a job for the employer. Employment contracts include terms and conditions that inform an employee of their duties and responsibilities in return for specific compensation and benefits.

Common issues negotiated in an employment contract include:

  • Employee title and job duties
  • Salary and bonuses
  • Benefits like medical insurance and retirement plans
  • Company policies and standards
  • Reasons an employee may be terminated
  • Restrictive covenants that protect employer business interests

More information about New Hampshire employment and contract policies can be found in the New Hampshire Labor Statutes.

Are Employment Contracts Enforceable in New Hampshire?

Employment contracts are enforceable in New Hampshire. As an at-will employment state, employers have the right to terminate an employee without reason or notice.

The only exception to this rule is an employment contract that describes specific causes for termination. Employment contracts can protect employee’s jobs and afford them certain rights while working for an employer.

What Are the Legal Requirements for New Hampshire Employment Contracts?

Employment contracts in New Hampshire should always be in writing. While there are some cases of oral employment contracts being enforced by New Hampshire Courts, the existence of these contracts is difficult to prove and are often not enforced.

New Hampshire laws require employers to provide written job offers to employees and any changes to the terms of the job offer must be in writing as well. Without a written contract, it will be assumed that the employment is “at will” and can be terminated at any time.

Types of New Hampshire Employment Contracts

The following contracts are the three types of employment contracts you will typically see used in New Hampshire:

  • Non-disclosure agreement. Protects the employers trade secrets by prohibiting employees from sharing confidential company information.
  • Non-compete agreement. Limits an employee from competing against the employer after leaving the company. Non-competes are heavily restricted and must follow New Hampshire non-compete laws.
  • Independent contractor agreement. Executed between a company and an independent contractor hired for a specific job.

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