New Hampshire has enacted a law to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodation. The law, which amends the state’s Law Against Discrimination, takes effect July 8, 2018.
The law will make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to: (i) refuse to hire or employ; (ii) bar or
Rhode Island, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma are the latest states to provide prospective and/or current employees with increased social media protections. Read this special report to learn more about the new laws and the implications for covered employers.
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On March 13, 2014, the New Hampshire Senate voted to limit the use of credit checks in hiring and personnel decisions. The legislation (SB 295) is not solely prohibitive, as an employer may consider credit history where otherwise required under state or federal law, or where there is a bona fide purpose that is substantially