The Last Paycheck
RSA 275:44 — within 72 hours when fired, by the next payday when quitting
| How the job ended | When the wages are due |
|---|---|
| How the job endedThe employer discharged the employee | When the wages are dueIn full within 72 hours |
| How the job endedThe employee quit or resigned | When the wages are dueNo later than the next regular payday, by mail if the employee asks |
Who handles this in New Hampshire: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the New Hampshire directory.
Sources for this section (1)
- RSA 275:44 — Employees Separated From Payroll Before Pay Days
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.