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RSA 500-A:14 · Protection of Juror's Employment; Action Brought by Employee

Title
LI: COURTS
Chapter
500-A · JURORS
Status
current
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500-A:14 Protection of Juror's Employment; Action Brought by Employee. –

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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.

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II.

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

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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:

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(a)

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

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(b)

An order requiring his reinstatement.

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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. Source. 1971, 456:10. 1981, 527:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.

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Source note

Source. 1971, 456:10. 1981, 527:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.

Source history

  • 1971, 456:10
  • 1981, 527:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981

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  • 2026 HB1600 reference · effective 2026-07-30

    The secretary of state is authorized to provide voter database record data to the administrative office of the courts to assist in the preparation of master jury lists pursuant to RSA 500-A and to the clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire to assist in the preparation of federal court jury lists. The voter checklist for a town or city shall be available pursuant

  • 2026 HB1600-FN reference · effective 2026-07-30

    The secretary of state is authorized to provide voter database record data to the administrative office of the courts to assist in the preparation of master jury lists pursuant to RSA 500-A and to the clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire to assist in the preparation of federal court jury lists. The voter checklist for a town or city shall be available pursuant

  • 2026 SB438 reference · effective 2026-07-30

    The secretary of state is authorized to provide voter database record data to the administrative office of the courts to assist in the preparation of master jury lists pursuant to RSA 500-A and to the clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire to assist in the preparation of federal court jury lists. The voter checklist for a town or city shall be available pursuant