279:1 Definitions. – Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context: I. "Commissioner," the labor commissioner. II-IV. [Repealed.] V. "Occupation," an industry, trade or business or branch thereof or class of work therein in which employees are gainfully employed, but […]
279:10 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XI, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:11 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XII, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:12 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XIII, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:13 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XIV, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:14 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XV, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:15 Administrative Rules. – The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Source. 1933, 87:15. RL 213:15. RSA 279:15. 1995, 94:2, eff. July 15, 1995.
279:16 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XVI, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:16-a Appeals. – Except as otherwise provided by statute, any party aggrieved by a written decision of the commissioner may appeal such decision to the superior court not later than 20 days from the date thereof by petition setting forth that the decision is erroneous, in whole or in part, and specifying the grounds […]
279:17 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XVII, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:18 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XVIII, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:19 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XIX, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:2 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, VI, eff. July 15, 1995. –
279:20 Repealed by 1995, 94:7, XX, eff. July 15, 1995. –
[Introductory paragraph effective until the date the federal minimum wage is increased from the federal minimum wage in effect on July 23, 2021; see also introductory paragraph set out below.] 279:21 Minimum Hourly Rate. – Unless otherwise provided by statute, no person, firm, or corporation shall employ any employee at an hourly rate lower […]
279:21-a Deductions to Determine Wages. – For the purposes of employment in the hotel, motel, cabin, tourist home and restaurant industries, an employer shall be entitled to deduct from the minimum wage pursuant to RSA 279:21 allowances for meals and lodging. The maximum amounts of such deductions shall be as follows: I. Full Board […]
279:22 Payment of Subminimum Wages. – Except as provided in RSA 279:22-aa and RSA 279:26-a, no person shall employ any individual with a disability as an employee at an hourly rate lower than that set forth in RSA 279:21. Source. 1949, 310:1, par. 26. 1953, 232:1, par. 26. RSA 279:22. 1955, 288:1, par. 26. […]
279:22-a Repealed by 2015, 40:2, eff. July 6, 2015. –
279:22-aa High School and Post Secondary Students; Workers with Disabilities. – I. Upon application by a participating employer or proper school authority, the labor commissioner may establish a sub-minimum wage rate, or no rate, for high school or post secondary students working for practical experience, if circumstances warrant. Guidelines shall be established by the […]
279:22-b Wage Adjustment. – The commissioner of labor is hereby directed to readjust minimum wages for employees insofar as it may be necessary in view of the provisions of RSA 279:21 and 22. Source. 1967, 440:12, eff. Feb. 1, 1968.
