HB1761: expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.

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• 21-I · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  is act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Hampshire Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act." 2 New Subdivision; New Hampshire Family and Medical Leave Insurance. Amend RSA 21-I by inserting after section 111 the following new subdivision: New Hampshire Family and Medical Leave Insurance 21-I:111-a Definitions. In this subdivision: I. "Alternative base period" means the last 4 completed

• 21-I:100 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  h in the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or NH FMLA as applicable. 21-I:111-c Duration of benefits. I. The maximum number of weeks for which family leave described in RSA 21-I:100, I and for the individual's own serious health condition described in RSA 21-I:100, III are payable in an application year is 26 weeks. II. The maximum number of weeks for which family and other qualifying leaves de

• 21-I:105 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ivil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. II. The department shall process complaints under procedures consistent with state law. If the department finds a violation of RSA 21-I:105 or RSA 21-I:106, the department may order remedial action including: (a) Provision of requested leave; (b) Reinstatement; (c) Up to 2 years of back pay; (d) Interest on back pay at the prevailing rate; (e) L

• 21-I:106 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  court of competent jurisdiction. II. The department shall process complaints under procedures consistent with state law. If the department finds a violation of RSA 21-I:105 or RSA 21-I:106, the department may order remedial action including: (a) Provision of requested leave; (b) Reinstatement; (c) Up to 2 years of back pay; (d) Interest on back pay at the prevailing rate; (e) Liquidated damage

• 21-I:108 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ce" means any action that may have the effect of preventing or discouraging an employee from exercising any right guaranteed under this subdivision, including actions described in RSA 21-I:108 and RSA 21-I:115. XVIII. "Paid family and medical leave" means leave taken from employment, self-employment, or availability for employment in connection with family and medical leave insurance benefits under this s

• 21-I:111 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  k in the state during the person's base period or alternative base period prior to submitting an application; or (b) Is self-employed and has elected coverage in accordance with RSA 21-I:111; and (c) Meets the administrative requirements set forth in this subdivision; and (d) Submits an application. VIII. "Department" means the department of insurance. IX. "Director" means the director of the depa

• 21-I:111-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ual is entitled to take paid family and medical leave and to receive family and medical leave insurance benefits if the individual meets the definition of covered individual under RSA 21-I:111-a and the leave is for one of the following qualifying reasons: I. Birth of a child, adoption, or placement through foster care, including prenatal absence when necessary for placement to proceed, and care of a child

• 21-I:111-C · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  shall provide prior notice to the extent practicable. III. Intermittent or reduced schedule leave does not entitle a covered individual to more total leave than provided under RSA 21-I:111-c. 21-I:111-g Job Restoration and Benefits Continuation. I. Upon expiration of paid family and medical leave, a covered individual is entitled to be restored to the position held when leave commenced or to an equivalen

• 21-I:111-T · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  tinue to pay the employee share and the employer shall continue to pay the employer share as required prior to the leave. IV. Enforcement of this section shall be as provided in RSA 21-I:111-t. 21-I:111-h Retaliation and Interference Prohibited. I. It shall be prohibited for any person to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right under this subdivision. II. Employers, temporary help com

• 21-I:111-V · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  e affected. 21-I:111-w Rulemaking. I. The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of RSA 21-I:99 through RSA 21-I:111-v. II. The director may adopt interim rules under RSA 541-A:19, in addition to any permanent rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, to ensure timely implementation of the family and medical leave insurance program, including but

• 21-I:115 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ion that may have the effect of preventing or discouraging an employee from exercising any right guaranteed under this subdivision, including actions described in RSA 21-I:108 and RSA 21-I:115. XVIII. "Paid family and medical leave" means leave taken from employment, self-employment, or availability for employment in connection with family and medical leave insurance benefits under this subdivision. XIX

• 21-I:99 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  emainder shall not be affected. 21-I:111-w Rulemaking. I. The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of RSA 21-I:99 through RSA 21-I:111-v. II. The director may adopt interim rules under RSA 541-A:19, in addition to any permanent rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, to ensure timely implementation of the family and medical leave insuranc

• 275:42 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  of the department of insurance. X. "Domestic partner" means an adult in a committed relationship with another adult. XI. "Employee" shall have the same meaning as provided in RSA 275:42. XII. "Employer" shall have the same meaning as provided in RSA 275:42. XIII. "Family and medical leave insurance benefits" means the wage replacement entitlements provided under this subdivision. XIV. "Family me

• 281-A:15 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility, or continuing treatment by a health care provider. XXII. "Statewide average weekly wage" has the meaning as defined in RSA 281-A:15. 21-I:111-b Eligibility for benefits. Beginning January 1, 2027, a covered individual is entitled to take paid family and medical leave and to receive family and medical leave insurance benefits if the individual me

• 281-A:28 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  jobs from which leave is taken, up to the maximum total benefit. V. Family and medical leave insurance benefits under this subdivision shall be reduced by amounts received under RSA 281-A:28. During any period of leave for the covered individual's own serious health condition, benefits shall be reduced by amounts received under workers' compensation or other temporary or permanent disability benefits, excep

• 282-A · add · effective 2027-01-01

  istrative appeal system for determinations of claims; appeals shall be filed within 90 days of notice of determination. II. The director may utilize procedures established under RSA 282-A, provided that employers shall not be parties to appeals under this section. III. Following the department's final determination on appeal, an aggrieved individual may seek judicial review in a court of competent juri

• 541-A · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  rability. If any provision of this subdivision is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected. 21-I:111-w Rulemaking. I. The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of RSA 21-I:99 through RSA 21-I:111-v. II. The director may adopt interim rules under RSA 541-A:19, in addition to any permanent rules pursuant to RSA 541-A,

• 541-A:19 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  opt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of RSA 21-I:99 through RSA 21-I:111-v. II. The director may adopt interim rules under RSA 541-A:19, in addition to any permanent rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, to ensure timely implementation of the family and medical leave insurance program, including but not limited to rules governing: (a) Application and certifi

• 6:7 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ayable therefrom, the comptroller shall have full authority to invest, reinvest, manage, contract, sell, or exchange investments acquired with such excess funds in accordance with RSA 6:7 or any other applicable law. Any revenue derived from such transactions shall be deposited in the family and medical leave insurance fund. 21-I:111-r Reporting. I. Beginning January 1, 2028, and annually thereaft

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 21-I · DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
• RSA 6 · STATE TREASURER AND STATE ACCOUNTS
• RSA 275 · PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION
• RSA 281-A · WORKERS' COMPENSATION
• RSA 282-A · UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
• RSA 541-A · ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
• RSA 21-I:100 · Purpose and Policy
• RSA 21-I:105 · Procurement Process
• RSA 21-I:106 · Commissioner Discretion to Adjust Initial FMLI Benefit Structure
• RSA 21-I:108 · Report and Outreach
• RSA 21-I:111 · Program Start-up
• RSA 21-I:115 · Review of Agency Contracts for DEI-Related Contract Provisions
• RSA 21-I:99 · Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan
• RSA 275:42 · Definitions
• RSA 281-A:15 · Computing Average Weekly Wages; After-Tax Earnings
• RSA 281-A:28 · Compensation for Temporary Total Disability
• RSA 541-A:19 · Interim Rules
• RSA 6:7 · Bank Deposits