New Hampshire Leave of Absence for Military Service is a state law that provides certain rights and protections for individuals who are enlisted in the military and are required to fulfill their duty. This leave allows service members to take time off from their regular employment to serve their country and fulfill their military obligations without fear of losing their job or facing any adverse consequences. Under the New Hampshire Leave of Absence for Military Service law, eligible service members are entitled to the following benefits: 1. Protection against discrimination: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on their military service. This includes both hiring and promoting decisions. 2. Job preservation: Service members who take a leave of absence for military service are entitled to return to their previous position, or a position of similar status, pay and seniority, upon completion of their service. Employers cannot terminate or demote employees solely based on their military service. 3. Continuation of benefits: While on leave, service members are entitled to the continuation of their health insurance coverage. Employers are required to maintain the same level and conditions of coverage as if the employee had not taken the leave. 4. Accrual of seniority and benefits: During the leave period, service members are entitled to continue accruing seniority and other employment benefits, like vacation time or pension contributions, as if they were still actively working. 5. Notice requirements: In order to be eligible for these protections, service members are generally required to provide advance written notice to their employer of their intent to take a leave for military service. The notice should include the expected duration of the leave and the employee's intention to return to work afterwards. Types of New Hampshire Leave of Absence for Military Service: 1. State Active Duty Leave: This type of leave applies to service members who are called to serve in the National Guard or state militia for operations within the state of New Hampshire. It protects their employment rights during this period. 2. Military Leave: This category covers any other type of active duty military service, including deployments, training exercises, and overseas assignments. It extends the same protections to service members as the State Active Duty Leave. In conclusion, the New Hampshire Leave of Absence for Military Service ensures that service members can perform their military duties without compromising their employment rights and benefits. By providing job preservation, protection against discrimination, and continuation of benefits, this law supports and recognizes the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military.