Background
New Hampshire announced the Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan, the state’s new paid family medical leave program, anticipated to take effect on January 1, 2023.
Summary
- Private employers are given the choice to opt in or out of this plan
- Private employers who opt to fund all or part of the plan will be awarded with a tax credit (equivalent to 50% of premiums paid by the employer).
- Private employers will be contracted with an insurance carrier determined by the state.
- State employers are mandated to offer their permanent employees the coverage at no cost to the individual.
- Qualified leaves will include:
- The birth of a child of the employee or placement of a child with the employee for adoption or fostering, within the past 12 months;
- A serious health condition of a family member; or
- A qualifying military exigency or to care for a service member with a serious injury or illness.
- Individuals who seek leave from the fund will receive 60% of their average weekly wage for up to six weeks.
- The leave may run concurrently with other applicable leaves.
Employers Next Steps
- HRK will continue to monitor for more information as it gets published.
- New Hampshire employers should review their handbook and parental leave policy to ensure compliance with this new law.
- If you are a Full-Service or Virtual HR client and would like our assistance with updating your policy, please email us.
- If you have further questions regarding this e-Alert, please email us.
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