Revision: March 29, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
Rep. Grassie, Straf. 8
Rep. M. Cahill, Rock. 10
March 20, 2024
2024-1256h
12/08
Amendment to HB 1178-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 New Paragraph; Protective Legislation; Wages. Amend RSA 275:43 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
V-a. Notwithstanding RSA 275:43, V, if an employee is separated from an employer, as defined in RSA 275:35-a, I, because the employer’s business closed, changed ownership or due to a layoff with no reasonable assurance of the employee being able to return to said employer, up to 30 days of unused paid time off such as vacation, holiday, and personal time, but not sick days, whether earned by accrual or awarded in some other manner shall be considered wages pursuant to RSA 275:42, III and due upon separation from employment pursuant to RSA 275:44.
(a) When an employer does not delineate the types of paid time off awarded to an employee, as described in RSA 275:43, I, the entire balance of unused paid time off shall be prorated upon separation from employment.
(b) In lieu of payment for unused paid time off an employee described in RSA 275:43, V-a, I may agree in writing that their unused paid time off can be carried forward and transferred to their subsequent employer following a change in ownership.