WARN notices and layoff law in New Hampshire
The federal WARN Act gives most workers at companies with 100 or more employees 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff. New Hampshire adds its own protection: New Hampshire (RSA 282-A:45-a) requires employers to report any mass layoff of 25 or more workers in the same week to NH Employment Security, a lower threshold than the federal WARN Act's 100-employee/60-day rule. New Hampshire does not post a public WARN list online; its agency WARN page is at www.nheconomy.com.
New Hampshire layoff notice, at a glance
Federal WARN
100+ employees, 60 days' written notice
New Hampshire state law
Yes, stricter than federal (see below)
Public notice list
Not published online
If notice is skipped
Back pay + benefits for the missing days, up to 60
New Hampshire (RSA 282-A:45-a) requires employers to report any mass layoff of 25 or more workers in the same week to NH Employment Security, a lower threshold than the federal WARN Act's 100-employee/60-day rule.
If your employer skipped required WARN notice, you may be owed back pay and benefits for the missing days, up to 60. There are narrow exceptions (genuinely unforeseen circumstances, disasters), and most layoffs don't qualify.
This is general information, not legal advice. If you think you were owed notice, an employment attorney can tell you whether you have a claim, often with a free first consultation.
New Hampshire WARN FAQ
How much notice must an employer give before a layoff in New Hampshire?
The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to give 60 calendar days' written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. New Hampshire also has its own law: New Hampshire (RSA 282-A:45-a) requires employers to report any mass layoff of 25 or more workers in the same week to NH Employment Security, a lower threshold than the federal WARN Act's 100-employee/60-day rule. If they skip required notice, they can owe back pay and benefits for the missing days.
Does New Hampshire publish a public WARN list?
New Hampshire does not post a public WARN list online. The state agency's WARN page is at www.nheconomy.com, and notices can often be requested from the agency.
Does New Hampshire have its own layoff-notice law beyond federal WARN?
Yes. New Hampshire (RSA 282-A:45-a) requires employers to report any mass layoff of 25 or more workers in the same week to NH Employment Security, a lower threshold than the federal WARN Act's 100-employee/60-day rule. This is general information, not legal advice; if you think you were owed notice, confirm the details with the state or an employment attorney.
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The full WARN guide
How the 60-day rule works, who's covered, and what you're owed if it's violated.
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The official notice list and layoff law for every other state.
Reviewed June 2026. WARN rules and state laws change; confirm the current details on the official New Hampshire site (www.nheconomy.com) or with an employment attorney before relying on them.