New Hampshire final pay checklist for employers
A final pay checklist makes sure an employee who leaves gets every dollar owed, on time. Here is what changes when the employee works in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | Within 72 hours of discharge. |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday; within 72 hours if the employee gave at least one pay period's notice. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Depends on employer policy: vacation offered as a policy or practice counts as wages when due, but a written no-payout policy that employees were notified of is generally enforced. Verify |
What to include
- Confirm the separation date and whether the employee quit or was let go
- Calculate final hours, overtime, commissions and bonuses earned
- Check whether unused vacation or PTO must be paid out
- Apply only deductions that state law and signed authorizations allow
- Pay by the state deadline and keep proof of the payment date
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official New Hampshire final pay checklist form?
New Hampshire does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the New Hampshire rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in New Hampshire?
If the employer ends employment: Within 72 hours of discharge. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday; within 72 hours if the employee gave at least one pay period's notice.
Does New Hampshire require paying out unused vacation?
Depends on employer policy: vacation offered as a policy or practice counts as wages when due, but a written no-payout policy that employees were notified of is generally enforced.
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.