New Hampshire is an at-will employment state — severance depends on your agreement, not state law.
Statutory severance
None
State income tax
None (on wages)
Final paycheck deadline
Next regular payday
WARN Act threshold
100+ employees
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U.S. at-will doctrine applies in most states · Estimates are illustrative · Not legal advice · Consult a qualified employment attorney
New Hampshire is an at-will employment state with no state income tax and a strong tradition of limited government intervention in employment relationships. There is no state statute requiring severance pay, and while New Hampshire's courts recognize narrow exceptions to at-will employment, workers' severance rights are primarily determined by contract.
Only what your employment contract or the company's written policy provides. New Hampshire law does not require severance. Manchester's growing technology sector often features offer letters with severance clauses or equity provisions — review your hiring documents and any equity agreements carefully.
Potentially yes. Because New Hampshire does not tax ordinary wages, a lump-sum severance payment is taxed only at the federal level (plus applicable payroll taxes). This is a slight advantage compared to states with high income taxes. However, if your severance package includes deferred compensation or equity, the tax treatment may differ.
They can present it the same day, but you are not required to sign immediately. If you are 40 or older, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act gives you at least 21 days to consider and 7 days to revoke. Even if you are younger, taking time to review — and ideally consulting an attorney — is almost always in your interest.
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Content last updated March 2026. This tool provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. For a complete analysis of your specific severance package, use the full contract analysis and jurisdiction-matched review.