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Senate tables bill that would let employers set their own 'call‑in' pay policies
Summary
After extended debate about a decades‑old two‑hour reporting pay standard, the New Hampshire Senate laid House Bill 10‑43 on the table, pausing consideration of a proposal that would allow employers to make their own policies about minimum pay when workers are sent home early.
The New Hampshire Senate on April 23 laid aside House Bill 10‑43 after hours of debate that pitted arguments about business flexibility against concerns for worker predictability.
The Commerce Committee had recommended the bill 'ought to pass,' arguing that allowing employers to set written pay policies would give businesses and employees clearer expectations and flexibility. Senator Murphy presented the committee recommendation and moved adoption of the committee's motion.
Senator Fenton, speaking in opposition, said the bill…
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