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
Remote workers gain financial protection through mandated employer reimbursement for internet, equipment, supplies, and mileage, reducing out-of-pocket costs for home office setup and operation.
Your Community
The bill does not directly address impacts on schools, local services, or community infrastructure.
Your Freedom
Remote workers gain explicit legal protections and rights equal to in-office workers, including safety standards, communication channels for concerns, and workers' compensation procedures.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Mark MacKenzie (D)
The Short Version
This bill defines remote work in NH labor law and requires employers to provide remote workers the same protections as in-office workers, including meal breaks, overtime pay, safety equipment, ergonomic furniture, and reimbursement for work-related expenses like internet, computers, and office supplies. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Remote workers in New Hampshire who gain equal labor law protections
- ▲ Employees working from home who will receive employer reimbursement for necessary expenses
- ▲ Remote workers injured on the job who gain clarified workers' compensation procedures
- ▲ Remote workers gaining ergonomic and safety protections previously unclear or absent
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employers of remote workers who must reimburse home office expenses, provide equipment, ensure compliance with safety standards, and evaluate ergonomic workstations
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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