HB1377 (2022) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Vaccination Mandates. Amend RSA 275 by inserting after section 77 the following new subdivision:

Vaccination Mandates

275:78 Vaccination Mandates. An employee who is terminated, placed on leave, or given zero hours of billable time, for noncompliance with an employer-mandated vaccination requirement shall have the right to:

I. An additional 6 months of standard unemployment benefits under RSA 282-A:25 beyond the maximum duration or benefit amount, payable by the employer or the department of unemployment security.

II. An expedited court hearing which shall occur not more than 14 days after the filing of a claim under this subdivision.

III. Recover court costs and legal fees incurred in enforcing this subdivision.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Vaccination Mandates. Amend RSA 275 by inserting after section 77 the following new subdivision:

Vaccination Mandates

275:78 Vaccination Mandates. An employee who is terminated, placed on leave, or given zero hours of billable time, for noncompliance with an employer-mandated vaccination requirement shall have the right to:

I. An additional 6 months of standard unemployment benefits under RSA 282-A:25 beyond the maximum duration or benefit amount, payable by the employer or the department of unemployment security.

II. An expedited court hearing which shall occur not more than 14 days after the filing of a claim under this subdivision.

III. Recover court costs and legal fees incurred in enforcing this subdivision.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.