2012 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title LI - COURTS
Chapter 500-A - JURORS
Section 500-A:14 - Protection of Juror's Employment; Action Brought by Employee.

    500-A:14 Protection of Juror's Employment; Action Brought by Employee. –
    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.
    II. Any employer who violates paragraph I may be found in contempt of court.
    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:
       (a) Recovery of wages lost as a result of the violation; and
       (b) An order requiring his reinstatement.
    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.