NH HB1188

Expands the definition of employees protected from noncompete agreements from those earning up to 200% of federal minimum wage to those earning up to 500% of federal minimum wage

Renames "low-wage employees" to "qualifying employees" throughout the statute

Prohibits employers from requiring qualifying employees to sign noncompete agreements that restrict working for other employers based on time period, geographic area, or similar work

Adds new restriction limiting any post-employment work restrictions for qualifying employees to a maximum of 12 months following termination

Takes effect 60 days after passage