This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Wage Backpay in New Hampshire

New Hampshire law entitles employees to recover backpay when an employer fails to pay the full minimum wage. Under N.H. RSA 279:21, VIII, the backpay award equals the difference between the wages actually paid and the minimum wage required by law. The official source at the New Hampshire Department of Labor sets out the applicable minimum wage rate, which is currently $145.00 per week for certain employees. The statute also provides for additional recovery under RSA 336:1. A worked example below demonstrates how the calculator applies the formula using the verified rate. To estimate a specific backpay amount, use the DocketMath calculator with the details of the unpaid wages.

Wage calculation example

For a New Hampshire wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.H. RSA 279:21, VIII; RSA 336:1 (https://www.nh.gov/labor/).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $7.25
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $145.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a New Hampshire wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.H. RSA 279:21, VIII; RSA 336:1 (https://www.nh.gov/labor/).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $7.25
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $145.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wage backpay calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.