CONCORD – House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement on the defeat of several anti-business bills before the House.
HB365 – prohibiting an employer from using credit history in employment decisions. (Failed by a vote of 200-142)
HB496 – prohibiting public employers from using criminal history in employment decisions. (Laid on the Table)
House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack)
“Employers in New Hampshire should be able to use these criteria when reviewing qualifications of employees, if they see fit. A prohibition on using these important measures in reviewing the qualifications of job applicants would take a valuable tool away from employers and open the door for costly litigation.”
HB392 – relative to the minimum hourly wage. (Failed by a voice vote)
HB600 – relative to paid sick leave for employees. (Failed by a vote of 219-122)
HB684 – establishing a state minimum hourly rate. (Failed by a vote of 198-145)
House Republican Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack)
“These proposals have the potential to negatively affect our job climate in New Hampshire and could threaten the viability of many small and medium sized businesses especially in the hospitality industry, which many workers in our state depend on. The New Hampshire business community is compassionate and more than capable of making reasonable decisions that best suits the needs of their employees and the viability of their businesses. They know what it takes to attract and retain employees.”