New Hampshire

Any business who employees even one full or part-time employee is required to provide workers compensation insurance, regardless of that employee’s family relation (son, daughter, husband etc.) or if it is a Non-Profit organization.

For the most part, there are no exemptions from carrying workers compensation insurance. However, if any corporation, professional association, or limited liability company (LLC) with less than 3 executive officers or LLC members (and no other employees) do not require coverage. Consult with your workers compensation provider regarding such situations.

An independent contractor must possess a federal employer identification number and maintain control over the time and performance of their work. They are also not required work exclusively for any one employer. See also as defined in New Hampshire Labor guidelines 281-A-2.

A business has five days to file a claim after they are informed of a work-related injury. Any business failing to file a First Report of Injury can be fined of up to $2,500.00.