TITLE XXIII
LABOR
Chapter 275-G
VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Section 275-G:1
275-G:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity with one or more employees. It does not include the state, a subdivision of the state, or a public institution of higher education.
II. "Veteran" means a person who served on active duty in the armed forces and was discharged or released with an honorable discharge.
III. "Veterans' preference employment policy" means a private employer's policy for hiring or promoting a veteran, an eligible service member, or a military spouse over another qualified applicant or employee.
IV. "Eligible service member" means a service member on active duty.
V. "Active duty" shall have the same meaning as RSA 21:50, III.
VI. "Military spouse" shall have the same meaning as RSA 21:50, V.
Source. 2015, 187:1, eff. July 1, 2015. 2025, 107:3, 4, eff. Aug. 22, 2025.
Section 275-G:2
275-G:2 Veterans' Preference Employment Policy. –
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a private employer may establish a veterans' preference employment policy. Such policy:
I. Shall be in writing.
II. Shall be applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring and promotion.
Source. 2015, 187:1, eff. July 1, 2015.
Section 275-G:3
275-G:3 Verification of Eligibility. –
A private employer may require that a veteran submit any qualifying document under RSA 21:50 in order to be eligible to receive the preference under RSA 275-G:2.
Source. 2015, 187:1, eff. July 1, 2015. 2025, 107:9, eff. Aug. 22, 2025.