State Regulations: New Hampshire

Date Revised: 9/23/2012

Governing Body:  

N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau

 
License Required:   Yes
 
License Information:   Youth Recreation Camp Licensing Program
 
Criminal Background Checks Required:   Yes
 
Criminal Background Checks Information:   N. H. Dept. of Safety - Division of State Police
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
Phone: (603) 271-2538

Administrative Rules: Saf-C 5700

$25 per record
$10.00 for nonprofits

 
State Allows FBI Checks:   Yes
 
Driving Record Checks:   Request form available through the DMV web site.

$15.00

 
State Sex Offender Registry:   New Hampshire Registration of Criminal Offenders
 
Minimum Wage:   $7.25 per hour
 
Coverage and Exemptions:   Covers all employees unless specifically exempt; Exemptions: employees of summer camps for minors
 
Subminimum Wage:   At least 75% of state minimum wage for workers with less than 6 months’ experience and minors age 16 or younger, if employer files application with Labor Commissioner within 10 days of hire.
 
Minimum Wage Source:   N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 279:21-26-b
 
Overtime Pay Requirements:   1½ times regular rate after 40-hour week.
 
Exemptions:   Those employees exempt from the minimum wage; employees covered by the FLSA; and employees of certain amusement, seasonal, or recreational establishments.
 
Meal/Rest Period Requirments:   Meal period: 30 minutes after 5 consecutive hours worked, unless employee is able and permitted by employer to eat while working.
 
Other Wages Source:   N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 275:30-a
 
Additional Info:   No
 
* Federal minimum wage rate applies

 

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