HB1177 Adding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.
Adding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Clear remote work definitions help prevent disputes over wages, hours, expenses, and workers' compensation that can cost both employers and employees.
Your Community
With many NH residents working remotely, clear legal definitions protect workers and provide certainty for businesses in an increasingly common arrangement.
Your Freedom
Legal clarity for remote work supports the freedom to work from home while ensuring labor protections apply regardless of work location.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Mark MacKenzie (D)
The Short Version
Establishes a legal definition for remote work in NH labor law, clarifying the rights and obligations of employers and employees in remote work arrangements. Only a minority committee report supports passage, suggesting the majority rejected modernizing labor law for the remote work era.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Remote workers seeking legal protections
- ▲ Employers wanting clear rules for remote arrangements
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employers who prefer ambiguous remote work rules that may disadvantage workers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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