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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 500-A:14

Protection of Juror's Employment; Action Brought by Employee

Source. 1971, 456:10. 1981, 527:2, eff

I. An employer shall not deprive an employee of his employment, or threaten or coerce him regarding his employment because the employee receives and responds to a summons, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service.

II. Any employer who violates paragraph I may be found in contempt of court.

III. If an employer discharges an employee in violation of paragraph I, the employee may, within one year of the discharge, bring a civil action for:

(a) Recovery of wages lost as a result of the violation; and

(b) An order requiring his reinstatement.

IV. Damages recovered shall not exceed lost wages. If an employee prevails in an action under paragraph III, the employee shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee fixed by the court.

Official source: New Hampshire General Court. Reproduced from public-domain New Hampshire statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.