Welcome to the NH Department of Labor

The Department of Labor helps employers and insurance carriers to operate successfully within New Hampshire's labor laws. We encourage a successful, fair, and safe workplace throughout the Granite State.

Ken Merrifield - Commissioner
Rudolph W. Ogden, III - Deputy Commissioner

News and Events

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Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Advisory Board Meeting

March 12, 2019

Please be advised that the Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Advisory Board will hold a meeting at the New Hampshire Department of Labor on Thursday March 14, 2019 at 2:30 pm. This meeting may include a non-public session.

2019 Labor Law Training Seminar Registration Opens

February 25, 2019

Registration is now open for the 2019 Labor Law Training Seminars. Please note: This year's seminars are starting promptly at 8:30am and ending at 12:00pm in an attempt to give the presenters and the audience more time for Q & A. For the full list of seminars and to register please follow the link above.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate Change

January 1, 2019

Effective January 1, 2019 the standard mileage reimbursement rate for transportation expenses will be 58 cents per mile.

Statutory Amendment to 281-A:40 Memorandum of Payment

January 2, 2019

Please note that effective 1/1/19 there was a statutory amendment to 281-A:40 allowing claimants the ability to elect payment of compensation via direct deposit. Please click here for link to statute.