EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION DEMAND LETTER
New Hampshire Law
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, RSA Chapter 354-A
[ATTORNEY/FIRM LETTERHEAD]
[Firm Name]
[Address Line 1]
[City, New Hampshire ZIP]
Tel: [Phone Number]
Fax: [Fax Number]
[Attorney Email]
[New Hampshire Bar No.]
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
AND VIA EMAIL TO: [recipient_email]
[Date]
[Employer Contact Name]
[Title]
[Company Legal Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Re: Employment Discrimination Claim of [Client Full Name]
NHCHR Charge No.: [If filed]
EEOC Charge No.: [If filed]
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT COMMUNICATION - N.H. R. EVID. 408
Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx. Last Name]:
This firm represents [Client Full Name] ("our client") regarding [his/her/their] claims of unlawful employment discrimination against [Company Legal Name] ("[Company Short Name]" or "the Company").
I. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
A. New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination
New Hampshire prohibits employment discrimination under RSA Chapter 354-A.
Protected Classes Under RSA 354-A:7:
- Age
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Race
- Color
- Marital status
- Familial status
- Physical or mental disability
- Religion
- Creed
- National origin
- Ancestry
- Genetic information
B. Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
| Statute | Protected Class | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Title VII | Race, color, religion, sex, national origin | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e et seq. |
| ADEA | Age (40+) | 29 U.S.C. Section 621 et seq. |
| ADA | Disability | 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. |
C. New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (NHCHR)
Filing Requirements:
- NHCHR charge must be filed within 180 days
- NHCHR has work-sharing agreement with EEOC
- May file court action within 3 years of discriminatory act
II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
[Client Full Name] was employed by [Company Short Name] from [Start Date] through [End Date / Present] as a [Job Title] in [City], New Hampshire.
III. LEGAL CLAIMS
A. Violation of RSA 354-A:7
[Company Short Name] violated New Hampshire law by discriminating against our client based on [protected class].
Key Provisions:
- Applies to employers with 6+ employees
- No statutory caps on damages
- Sexual orientation and gender identity protected
IV. DAMAGES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Back Pay | $[Amount] |
| Lost Benefits | $[Amount] |
| Compensatory Damages | $[Amount] |
| Punitive Damages | $[Amount] |
| Attorney's Fees | $[Amount] |
| TOTAL | $[Amount] |
V. SETTLEMENT DEMAND
We demand that [Company Short Name] pay $[Settlement Demand Amount] to resolve all claims.
VI. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Please respond within twenty-one (21) calendar days, no later than [Response Deadline Date].
Sincerely,
[Attorney Name]
[Title]
[Firm Name]
[New Hampshire Bar No.]
NEW HAMPSHIRE-SPECIFIC PRACTICE NOTES (Do Not Include in Final Letter)
Key New Hampshire Considerations
[ ] Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity: Protected under New Hampshire law
[ ] No Damage Caps: No statutory limits on compensatory or punitive damages
[ ] Low Employee Threshold: Applies to employers with 6+ employees
[ ] Administrative Exhaustion: Required for NHCHR process
Statute of Limitations Reference
| Claim | Deadline | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| NHCHR Charge | 180 days | RSA 354-A:21 |
| Court Action | 3 years | RSA 354-A:21-a |
| EEOC (deferral state) | 300 days | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-5(e) |