Pump Up Your Policies: New NH Lactation Law Hits July 2025 – Are You Ready?

A recent employment law change in New Hampshire is coming your way, and it’s one small business owners won’t want to miss. The new lactation break law (RSA 275:78-83) takes effect on July 1, 2025, and it’s all about supporting nursing employees—something that could affect your workplace big time.

NH Employment Law - 2025

Here’s the deal: if you’ve got six or more employees, you’ll need to give nursing workers a 30-minute unpaid break every three hours to pump breast milk. Plus, you’ve got to provide a clean, private spot—not a bathroom—with a chair and, if you can, an outlet. It’s got to be near their work area unless they’re cool with something else. Employees will give you two weeks’ notice, and you’re on the hook to have a clear policy—like in your employee handbook—to keep everything running smoothly.

This builds on the federal PUMP Act from 2022, but New Hampshire’s adding its own spin with these specifics. It’s a win for working moms who want to nurse without workplace stress, and it’s pushing employers to rethink their setups. Mess it up, though, and you could face civil penalties—not a headache any small business needs.

This law taps into the bigger push for family-friendly workplaces, which matters when you’re trying to keep good people in a tight labor market. Employees get more rights, and employers get a nudge to stay sharp. That’s where WorkSmartEdge (worksmartedge.com) steps in. We specialize in crafting tailored, compliant employee handbooks so you don’t have to sweat the details. With this new law, we’ll make sure your policies are ready to roll—legally solid and hassle-free. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Let us lighten your load.

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